Swimming is an important skill and can encourage a healthy and active lifestyle. In accordance with the National Curriculum, schools must provide swimming instruction either in Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2.
The programme of study for PE sets out the expectation that pupils should be taught to:
Our data for our Year 6 children in 2021/22 is:
Number of children in cohort: 14
Number of children who can swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres: 12 (86%)
Number of children who can use a range of strokes effectively [for example, front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke]: 12 (86%)
Number of children who can perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations: 12 (86%)
Sports Funding Report: