Swimming
In this section...In accordance with the National Curriculum, children complete a programme of swimming spanning across two terms- the summer term of Year 3 and the autumn term of Year 4. Children travel by coach to Westcroft Leisure Centre. As swimming is part of the National Curriculum, swimming lessons are funded by the school, but we ask for a contribution from parents to pay for the transport to and from the leisure centre. The summer holidays between the two terms of swimming are an ideal time for children to be encouraged to do plenty of swimming as this is a great age for children to really develop these skills.
Lessons are designed to promote water safety, competence in the water and stroke technique. Children are also given the opportunity to represent Barrow Hedges at the Primary School Swimming Gala.
Swimming data
YEAR 6 2022-2023 DATA
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NATIONAL CURRICULUM 2014 STANDARD
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PERCENTAGE |
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How many pupils within your Y6 cohort can swim competently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres?
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80%*
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How many pupils within your cohort can use a range of strokes effectively?
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71%* |
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How many pupils within your Y6 cohort can perform a safe self-rescue in different water-based situations?
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52%*
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Children who do not meet the National Curriculum 25 metre by the end of KS2, are offered additional top-up swimming lessons.