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Building Confidence

We create a supportive environment where children feel brave enough to try new things and master the water.

Becoming Superstar Swimmers

At Flippers Swim School Torbay, we proudly follow the Swim England Learn to Swim curriculum. Our approach focuses on helping every child grow in confidence, stay safe in the water, and master the skills needed to become a superstar swimmer.

Water Safety

Safety is our top priority. Every lesson includes essential life skills to ensure children are safe and self-assured.

Clear Progression

Pupils follow a structured path through the Swim England stages, celebrating achievements at every step.

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Stage 1: Water Discovery

Learning to move in water

The first step in their swimming journey. We focus on building water confidence and essential safety skills through play and exploration.

Key Skills:
  • Water entry and exit
  • Blowing bubbles
  • Submerging faces
  • Front and back floats with aid
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Stage 2: Foundation

LEarning to swim without aid

Developing independent movement. Pupils learn to travel through water without buoyancy aids and begin learning stroke basics.

Key Skills:
  • Traveling 5m unaided
  • Rocket launches
  • Full submergence
  • Independent gliding
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Stage 3+: Development

Learning to swim strokes

Transitioning from movement to strokes. Focus on breathing techniques and stamina across front crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke basics.

Key Skills:
  • 10m Front Crawl
  • 10m Backstroke
  • Treading water
  • Picking up sinkers
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