These lessons are a compulsory part of the National Curriculum.  The minimum requirements for children at SRG at the end of KS2 are:

• Swim 25 metres using breaststroke, front crawl and back crawl
• Swim wearing a t-shirt and shorts (or similar)
• Tread water wearing a t-shirt and shorts (or similar)
• Swim on your front using any recognised stroke wearing a t-shirt and shorts (or similar)
• Enter the water with a straddle entry wearing a t-shirt and shorts (or similar)
• Remove additional clothing while in the water without touching the pool bottom or sides
• Have a thorough knowledge of water safety
• Demonstrate a safe and effective, non-contact reaching rescue on a subject positioned in deep water at least 2 metres from the poolside.  Secure the subject in a safe position at the poolside
• Throw a buoyant aid to land within reach of a subject positioned in the water 3 metres from the poolside, instruct the subject to hold aid and kick legs to reach side, and then secure the subject in a safe position at the poolside.