SWIMMING  

Year 6 Swimming Proficiency Information

At  Rockliffe Manor, we believe swimming is an essential life skill and part of our commitment to fostering a healthy, active lifestyle for all our pupils. In line with the National Curriculum requirements, our Year 6 pupils participate in swimming lessons when they are in year 5 to achieve the following proficiencies:

Swimming and Water Safety Outcomes for Year 6

1. Swim Competently, Confidently, and Proficiently Over a Distance of at Least 25 Metres:

   - 16/22 of Year 6 pupils who can swim 25 metres independently, equating to 73%.

2. Use a Range of Strokes Effectively (e.g., Front Crawl, Backstroke, Breaststroke):

   - 16/22 of Year 6 pupils who can demonstrate effective use of multiple strokes, equating to 73%.

3. Perform Safe Self-Rescue in a Range of Water-Based Situations:

   - 16/22 of Year 6 pupils who have learned safe self-rescue techniques, equating to 73%.

Swimming Lessons and Curriculum

- Swimming lessons are conducted by qualified swimming instructors and are held at Thamesmere leisure centre

- Lessons include a combination of stroke technique, distance swimming, and water safety skills.

- By the end of Year 6, our aim is for all pupils to meet the national swimming proficiency standards.

Our Commitment to Water Safety

We prioritise water safety education to ensure our pupils have the skills and confidence to be safe around water, both during and outside school activities.