f. Swimming & Water Safety
Pupils take part in swimming lessons at the local pool, taught by a qualified Swimming Instructor who is also a member of our staff team.
Swimming supports pupils to:
- Develop confidence in water
- Learn essential life‑saving skills
- Improve fitness and coordination
- Meet National Curriculum swimming expectations
Swimming is a valued part of our PE curriculum and supports pupils’ safety and independence.
All children take part in swimming lessons in Key Stage 2, aiming to:
- Swim 25 metres confidently
- Use a range of strokes effectively
- Demonstrate safe self-rescue
- Develop confidence and awareness around water
We track progress carefully and provide additional support where needed.
Drowning Prevention Week
Our school is supporting Drowning Prevention Week (13–20 June), a national campaign led by the Royal Life Saving Society UK, which aims to raise awareness of water safety ahead of the summer holidays. Recent tragic events, including the loss of a young life in the River Thames, highlight just how quickly situations in open water can become dangerous. These heart breaking incidents remind us of the importance of helping children understand how to stay safe around water.
In school, we will be sharing key safety messages with pupils, and we encourage families to reinforce these at home:
- Stop and think before entering the water
- Stay together with friends or family
- Float and call for help if in difficulty
Drowning is preventable through awareness, education and supervision. By working together, we can help ensure all children enjoy the water safely this summer. You can find further free resources and guidance from the Royal Life Saving Society UK here: Drowning Awareness Week