Most schools in Wales attend school swimming lessons provided at local swimming pools but this is often insufficient to ensure children are either competent or confident swimmers.

You can help your children develop early aquatic awareness by taking them swimming regularly from an early age. Make the most of the free swimming sessions available to children below the age of 16 right across Wales.  By ensuring your children learn to swim you are providing them with:

• access to other water-based activities such as sailing, surfing or canoeing;
• opportunities to join a club and take part in competitions;
• the chance to stay healthy through regular exercise;
• a great way to make new friends through a fun activity.