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What is a Water Safety Check-out?

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  • It is the Main Outcome of the Beginner Programme “Float like a Starfish”.
  • Towards the end of every term, all children are asked to bring some clothes and shoes to swim in (or even a fancy dress costume if they feel like adding some extra fun) to take part in a ‘water safety check-out’ fully clothed.

Why is this exercise so important?

  • This provides them with the opportunity to practice their water safety skills and experience how it feels to navigate their way in the water to ‘rollback-and-float’ into a resting and breathing position with the added weight of shoes and clothing.
  • This experience is good practice in the event of a potential real-life situation and builds confidence and resilience as children learn that they are able to stay afloat, rest, relax and breathe in any depth of water.
  • It also highlights any areas that the instructor needs to work on in future lessons.

When is my child ready to get this experience?

  • Our experienced instructors will adapt the exercise to your child’s level and individual needs.
  • Whether your child has attended just a few lessons with us, or if they are attending our Intermediate or Advanced level, we would love to provide them with the experience of swimming fully clothed.
  • If your child isn’t yet ready to participate in the Water Safety Check-Out, they will have their regular lesson with the experience of swimming fully clothed.

You will be amazed how quickly all of our swimmers learn ISA’s key sequences and start moving safely, confidently and independently in the water!

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