Achieve Swimming Success with Halo’s Learn to Swim Programme  Waves 1 to 8 Awards 

Following the Swim Wales badge scheme Waves 1 to 8, provides a comprehensive and progressive approach to swimming education for children aged 4+ both beginners and improvers.

Rewarding Progress 

To earn each of the Learn to Swim Waves 1 to 8 Awards, your child must complete a specific set of skills and milestones. These clear outcomes ensure a consistent and measurable progression in their swimming abilities. Each Wave culminates in a certificate and badge, celebrating your child’s achievements and motivating them to continue their swimming journey.

View the Swim Wales learn to swim criteria here.

Not sure what Wave your child should be booked onto? 

If your child is age 4+ and has never been to lessons before, they will start at Wave 1. If your child has taken lessons before at Halo, you can re-book at the
Wave level they were on previously. Your swimming instructor will be assessing your child’s skills and technique every week, and they will be moved to the most appropriate stage as soon as they are ready. 

Alternatively, you can book a free swimming assessment with one of our swimming instructors at your local Halo pool. They will assess your child, let you know which Wave level they should be booked into, and inform you about the areas they need to work on.