SEN Series

For children with additional needs we offer a separate skills and distance programme that are seemlessly integrated into our regular classes.
The Rockhopper series works at a gentler pace and is specifically designed for children with additional developmental needs whilst remaining true to the core Aqualight ethos that “Our children love water for life.” The skills help develop water confidence, skills and safety awareness and is taught in completely integrated classes.
Aqualight SEN badge series based on the STA Rockhopper badges
Parents are required in the water until they can swim 5m independently on their front and back
  • There are 9 badges in this series
  •  and 4 distance awards.

Please click on the badges to view the skills list.

Rockhopper 7

  • 1. Swim across the pool on the front using any style for 20 metres
  • 2. Swim across the pool on the back using any style for 20 metres
  • 3. Jump into the water safely with a partner or recover a submerged toy from chest depth water
  • 4. Lift feet off the pool floor, using a woggle or float for 15 seconds
  • 5. Blow bubbles into the water or holding the poolside, rail or woggle, submerge completely and blow bubbles
  • 6. Perform one of the following:
     • Change body position from back to front or front to back, from a push and glide
     • Propel a floating toy for 2 metres
     • Perform a treading water action with legs using a woggle (sea horses), or floats
     • Kick across the pool with an aid on the front or back
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