Growing costs may mean even fewer children are able to swim proficiently, a teacher has warned.

At Greengate Junior School, in Barrow, 91% of Year 6 children can swim at least 25m.

Learning to swim isn't just a childhood milestone—it's a life-saving skill, a confidence booster, and a path to lifelong health and joy. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that families ...

Now that the dog days of July have arrived, you’ve probably given some thought to taking a dip. But first, you might consider some beach tips from a pair of books—both from the historical medical ...

Olympic champion Duncan Scott says “it is critical that children learn to swim,” echoing a survey of Scottish adults at a difficult time for the leisure sector that has seen facilities close amid an ...

Only 48% of Year 6 pupils can swim 25m proficiently - compared to the national average of 72%.

The HelloNation article explains that a child's first swim lesson is an exciting milestone, and a little preparation beforehand can help make the experience positive for both chil ...

Syracuse, N.Y. — Don’t close the pools just yet: Free YMCA swim lessons are now available for Central New York children through a state program designed to teach life-saving water safety skills. The ...

The other day I received a phone call. A fellow coach from the team I work with on campus wanted a few tips about how to teach butterfly. This coach, a former swimmer and a man much older than myself, ...