BBC News·3 min read·medium
Swimming lessons 'vital' as schools gap revealed
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BBC research reveals a significant gap in swimming proficiency among English primary school children, with students from disadvantaged backgrounds performing notably worse. Only 55% of pupils in schools with high free school meal eligibility meet the 25m swimming target, compared to the 72% national average.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Primary schools across England are expected to teach key swimming skills to keep children safe in water
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