“1 in 3 children leave primary school unable to swim. Together, we can change this.”
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Schools
We provide funding to support schools in delivering high-quality swimming lessons and giving every child the chance to learn this essential life skill.
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Pool Operators
We partner with trusted TAGP operators to deliver high quality swimming programmes, ensuring safe and consistent standards, maximising impact.
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Funders & Partners
With the support of funders, we can reduce the cost for schools and ensure every child regardless of background, has access to essential swimming lessons.
Our Mission
The Every Child Swims Foundation exists to ensure that every child, regardless of background, has the opportunity to learn to swim and stay safe around water.
We remove barriers to swimming by:
Funding access to temporary above ground swimming pools in schools
Subsidising swimming lessons for disadvantaged communities
Supporting schools to meet the national curriculum requirement that all pupils leave primary school able to swim at least 25 metres
Our Aims
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Providing schools especially those without local pool facilities, with affordable access to high-quality swimming lessons.
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Targeting funding to disadvantaged communities where swimming participation rates are lowest.
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Equipping children with essential water-safety skills to reduce drownings and prevent accidents.
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Building lifelong confidence and enjoyment of swimming, supporting both health and wellbeing.
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Working with schools, local authorities, Swim England, and trusted operators to maximise reach and impact.