Starfish Series (1–6)

Early years and beginner water confidence with adult support. All six levels displayed below with full criteria.

1

Starfish 1

🤝 Adult support throughout
  1. 1Enter pool safely with adult support.
  2. 2Swing dips (being dipped into water by adult).
  3. 3Move freely on front with adult support.
  4. 4Move freely on back with adult support.
  5. 5Child faces adult blowing bubbles.
  6. 6Leave pool safely.
2

Starfish 2

🤝 Adult support throughout
  1. 1Enter and hold poolside with support.
  2. 2Safety hold movement (adult holding child securely).
  3. 3Open safety hold extension (adult holds at arm's length).
  4. 4Move backwards with support.
  5. 5Roll from back to front (with support).
  6. 6Comfortable with splashing.
3

Starfish 3

🤝 Adult support throughout
  1. 1Flop in from sitting position with support.
  2. 2Rotate forwards, back to front (with support).
  3. 3Reach for toy on front with support.
  4. 4Kicking on back with support.
  5. 5Seat hold movement.
  6. 6Lay on adult's chest.
4

Starfish 4

🤝 Adult support throughout
  1. 1Enter safely with support.
  2. 2Blow bubbles with forward hold.
  3. 3Little Harbour hold (specific adult hold position).
  4. 4Hold poolside and move around.
  5. 5Travel backwards.
  6. 6Demonstrate safe exit.
5

Starfish 5

🤝 Adult support / reduced
  1. 1Child-led jump (into adult's arms).
  2. 2Roll from front to back with support.
  3. 3Kicking with buoyancy aid.
  4. 4Child on adult's front (face-to-face position).
  5. 5Figure-8 or snake pattern movement.
  6. 6Blow bubbles whilst travelling.
  7. 7Move forwards, reach toy, return on back.
6

Starfish 6

✓ Growing independence
  1. 1Safe entry from sitting (independent).
  2. 2Independent swim with minimal support or buoyancy aid.
  3. 3Rotate 360° vertically.
  4. 4Hold onto adult's back.
  5. 5Reach toy under water.
  6. 6Jump in, rotate 180°, hold poolside, climb out.