Shocking school swimming stats revealed
23rd May 2013
New research from the ASA has revealed more than half of children aged seven to 11 cannot swim the length of a 25 metre swimming pool unaided.
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23rd May 2013
New research from the ASA has revealed more than half of children aged seven to 11 cannot swim the length of a 25 metre swimming pool unaided.
22nd March 2013
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19th March 2013
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13th April 2012
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