Swimming and Aquatics

Swimming is completely unique. It’s the only sport that can ultimately save lives through the water safety skills that it requires, as well as offering a combination of fun, health and wellbeing, and fitness benefits. Swimming and water safety are part of the national curriculum for PE at key stages 1 and 2.

The School Games format for swimming includes resources that encourage healthy competition and skill development in primary school children of all abilities. Swim England, swimming’s national governing body, provides supplementary resources and guidance on how schools can run or get involved aquatic activities throughout the year to continue pupils’ skill development.

These games and activities align with the national curriculum requirements for swimming, helping pupils develop essential skills in a fun yet structured way, and schools to meet their PE attainment targets. They can be delivered in group swimming lesson environments with minimal or basic equipment, that is readily available at most swimming pools.

Find out more about how to run swimming and aquatic formats.