LSP Awards

The Learn to Swim Programme provides a progressive aquatic pathway for participants of all ages to progress from their first aquatic experiences through to becoming safe proficient swimmers.

The scheme builds on knowledge and skill development at each level and reward achievement through a range of exciting awards and certificates.

Are you a qualified swimming teacher looking for more information? Take our free Learn to Swim Programme online CPD to learn about the programme, its progression pathway and the assessment standards for the awards.

STARFISH Series

Baby Water Safety

An innovative series of six progressive awards designed to introduce babies to a water adventure where confidence and safety skills are introduced.

STAnley Series

First Steps

An exciting series of seven progressive awards designed to teach learners from 2 years basic swimming and water safety skills.

Grade Series

The grade series is an exciting series of 7 progressive grades which focuses on water confidence, water safety and movement in the water throughout.

Advanced Swimmer Series

Consisting of three levels, this series develops swimming technique, speed, stamina and water polo or synchronised swimming skills.

Platinum Award

The pinnacle of the ILSP, combining survival and rescue skills with advanced swimming skills, water polo and synchronised swimming.