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Southampton swimming club urges more water safety lessons in schools
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Southampton swimming club urges more water safety lessons in schools
The City of Southampton Swimming Club has called for expanded water safety education as a new curriculum framework is introduced in September.
- A new Water Safety Forum will be introduced to primary and secondary schools starting in the autumn.
- Head coach Matt Heathcock said the cost of swimming, £20‑25 per hour, is a major barrier for families.
- National Water Safety Manager Adam Goymer described pool closures as a "terrible investment" and urged government funding to keep pools open.
- At least 11 people died in water‑related incidents during a heatwave in the UK in late May.
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