A child progressing through our program should (on average) take 3 terms at each level. However, the speed of progress differs for each child and depends on several factors.
Learning speed is affected by: age, flexibility, co-ordination, flexibility, fears, amount of practise, ability to follow instructions, distractibility and attitude and wiliness to learn. Try to refrain from making comparison between siblings or friends.
Consistency and patience are the two main components for progress. It is not uncommon for children to plateau in performance during their learn-to-swim journey and this can happen at any level and will differ from person to person. Some children initially pick up skills quickly, then plateau, while others may be a little delayed, but then take off.
We ask that you trust the process and refrain for sideline teaching, as this can have a negative effect and may also contradict the Instructor, resulting in conflict and confusion for your child.
If you feel your child is not responding to their Instructor, please speak with the Deck Supervisor and they will try to find an alternative.