Why are children tested in clothing?

We would like your child to experience swimming in their clothes in a safe environment with us, and not as the result of an accidental fall into the water. Once they see they are able to swim and perform the necessary skills to handle themselves independently, they will hopefully not panic if the unthinkable occurs! Once this test is complete, older children are ready to move into swim or stroke school. Young children will remain in maintenance lessons until they are developmentally ready to move on to swim or stroke school.