1
Starfish 1
Adult support throughout.
- 1.Enter pool safely with adult support.
- 2.Swing dips (being dipped into water by adult).
- 3.Move freely on front with adult support.
- 4.Move freely on back with adult support.
- 5.Child faces adult blowing bubbles.
- 6.Leave pool safely.
2
Starfish 2
- 1.Enter and hold poolside with support.
- 2.Safety hold movement (adult holding child securely).
- 3.Open safety hold extension (adult holds at arm's length).
- 4.Move backwards with support.
- 5.Roll from back to front (with support).
- 6.Comfortable with splashing.
3
Starfish 3
- 1.Flop in from sitting position with support.
- 2.Rotate forwards, back to front (with support).
- 3.Reach for toy on front with support.
- 4.Kicking on back with support.
- 5.Seat hold movement.
- 6.Lay on adult's chest.
4
Starfish 4
- 1.Enter safely with support.
- 2.Blow bubbles with forward hold.
- 3.Little Harbour hold (specific adult hold position).
- 4.Hold poolside and move around.
- 5.Travel backwards.
- 6.Demonstrate safe exit.
5
Starfish 5
- 1.Child-led jump (into adult's arms).
- 2.Roll from front to back with support.
- 3.Kicking with buoyancy aid.
- 4.Child on adult's front (face-to-face position).
- 5.Figure-8 or snake pattern movement.
- 6.Blow bubbles whilst travelling.
- 7.Move forwards, reach toy, return on back.
6
Starfish 6
- 1.Safe entry from sitting (independent).
- 2.Independent swim with minimal support or buoyancy aid.
- 3.Rotate 360° vertically.
- 4.Hold onto adult's back.
- 5.Reach toy under water.
- 6.Jump in, rotate 180°, hold poolside, climb out.