What progress has the Cabinet Minister made in developing the proposed new school swimming and water safety programme?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language | Answered on 01/07/2026
An allocation of £2m has been provided in the first supplementary Budget for 2026-27 to support the roll-out of a new school swimming and water safety programme. The programme will ensure children in years 4 and 5 in every primary school in Wales receive 20 lessons of swimming and water safety. Further details on implementation will be announced shortly in line with the commitment in our 100-day plan.