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 4

  • 1. Enter the water safely with a jump or show an awareness of entering the pool safely
  • 2. Touch a floating toy or perform a jellyfish or mushroom float
  • 3. Reach for a toy and return it to poolside
  • 4. Move across the pool or swim 5 metres on the front, roll onto the back and float
  • 5. Move limbs in response to the actions of an adult or swim 5 metres on the back, stand up or adopt a safe position at poolside
  • 6. Use a watering can to sprinkle water
  • 7. Blow a toy across the pool or watch/listen to an adult blowing a toy across the pool or pick up a submerged toy from the bottom of the pool
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