The programme of study for PE sets out the expectation that pupils should be taught to:

• swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres

• use a range of strokes effectively [for example, front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke]

• perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations

At St Alban's School we typically start water confidence lessons in Year 1.  This continues into Year 2 and Year 3.  Those pupils who have not reached the 25m expectation will continue to swim in Year 4.  Pupils in Year 6 are then given the opportunity, after SAT tests in May, to consolidate the skills above to ensure they leave school able to swim the 25m.

Results for pupils in Year 6 the end of 2018 - 2019: -

• 66% could swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres

• 54% could use a range of strokes effectively [for example, front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke]

• 72% perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations