Non-swimmers get catch-up lessons

Tue 13th Jun

11:59

Almost one in five 11-year-olds cannot swim 25 metres
Children who cannot swim by the end of primary school are to be given daily catch-up lessons.

Children who cannot swim by the end of primary school are to be given daily catch-up lessons.

Schools Minister Jim Knight said the £5.5m scheme would promote confidence in the water and improve fitness.

Almost one in five 11-year-olds in England cannot swim the required 25 metres despite compulsory lessons.

Non-swimmers will get daily classes for a fortnight. But a parents' group said many in rural areas faced practical problems of accessing a pool.

Pupils swimming

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