Rejected petition Making swimming lessons compulsory requirement for all children aged 4-11

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Swimming instruction is already compulsory for key stages 1 and 2 as part of the National Curriculum. You can find out more here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-curriculum-in-england-physical-education-programmes-of-study/national-curriculum-in-england-physical-education-programmes-of-study#swimming-and-water-safety

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• Date submitted 27 November 2023
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