STA LSP · Foundation

Starfish Series (Levels 1–6)

Early years water confidence — safe entry, floating, rolling and adult-supported movement. Adult support throughout all 6 levels.

1

Starfish 1

Adult support throughout.

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

Starfish 2

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

Starfish 3

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

Starfish 4

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

Starfish 5

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

Starfish 6

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