Foundations & Water Confidence
•Year 2
•Swimming
•Ensure ladders are secure and non-slip
Alternative: Pool steps if available
Available poolside for students who need additional support
Alternative: Foam noodles, kickboards
Correctly fitted before pool entry
Alternative: Flotation jackets
Entering the pool safely by climbing down the ladder backwards
Holding the pool edge securely with both hands for safety and support
Moving along the wall by alternating hand positions
Maintaining stable body position whilst moving in water
Feeling comfortable and safe whilst moving in water
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Following instructions, descriptive vocabulary, communication with partners, expressing feelings
Counting steps, measuring distances, sequencing movements, understanding spatial relationships
Understanding forces in water, floating and sinking concepts, water properties, body movement
Building confidence, overcoming fears, cooperation and teamwork, personal safety awareness
Position in water with clear sight lines to all students, near wall for demonstration purposes
Monitor confidence levels, technique development, and safety compliance throughout
Step in if students show anxiety, unsafe behaviour, or need technique correction
Use clear, exaggerated movements for visibility in water environment, maintain enthusiasm to build confidence
Swimming pool with maximum depth of 1.2m in teaching area, secure ladder access
Pool area non-slip, ladder secure, water temperature appropriate (29-30°C)
Qualified lifeguard on duty, emergency contact available, first aid equipment accessible, clear evacuation procedures established
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