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 3

  • 1. Show an understanding of being in the pool area
  • 2. Enter the water using an appropriate method
  • 3. Move through the water on the front or back for 5 metres
  • 4. Float with a piece of equipment for 10 seconds or float with a piece of equipment for 10 seconds and return to an upright position
  • 5. Roll from back to front and return to the back
  • 6. Splash the water using own limbs or equipment or hum with nose in the water for 5 seconds
  • 7. Respond to floating toys or move through the water to collect floating toys
  • 8. Push a toy around the pool
  • 9. Enjoy water being sprinkled over limbs or head or travel through a hoop at the water’s surface
  • 10. Move across the pool in an upright position
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