These lessons are designed to develop basic water skills such as movement, water confidence and the awareness of safety around water through fun activities, games and songs.

The awards outcomes have been specifically designed to suit babies and toddlers to start them on their swimming journey.

Instructors teach the parent or carer skills and techniques they can use to assist their child with swimming during their weekly lesson and in public sessions.

Discovery Ducklings sessions will work towards Swim England Discovery Duckling awards 1 to 4.

An adult is required to be in the pool with the child and lessons last up to 30 minutes.

These lessons are a slightly more structured, natural follow on from the Discovery Ducklings. They are aimed at children who are old enough to follow instructions and can move on their own, explore the water and enjoy learning to swim through fun with the help of a parent/carer.

Many of KAL Swim Ducklings have been successful and eventually developed into National Performance swimmers, lifeguards, and even some of our very own swimming teachers!

Duckling sessions will work towards Swim England Duckling awards 1 to 4.

An adult is required to be in the pool with the child.

By the time your child completes Duckling award level 4 they should comfortably be able to:

• Jump in the water, turn around, swim back to the point of entry and hold the rail or side.
• Submerge completely and blow bubbles under the water.
• Push and glide achieving a streamlined position on front or back.
• Float on their front or back and regain standing/vertical position.
• Swim 5 metres on their front or back.
• Exit safely with assistance, if required.