Year 5 Maple - Swimming Lessons spring 2024 - Information, Consent and Swimming Ability
Dear Parents
By the time a child is ready to leave primary school they should be able to swim, know how to get out of trouble if they fall into the water, know the dangers of water and understand how to stay safe when playing in and around it.
The reasons we believe School Swimming to be so important include:
● It teaches pupils how to safely have fun in the water with family and friends,
● Water safety is an essential life-saving skill,
● Swimming provides numerous physical and mental health benefits throughout a pupil’s life,
● Knowing how to swim confidently provides access to many other water-related activities and careers,
● Learning about water safety in different water environments and situations is vital to staying safe in and around water.
Please complete this form or the paper version and return to the office by Friday 15th December 2023.
Many thanks