Swimming lessons at school in swimwear in a warm pool are going to be a bit different from falling into a cold river of moving water in full clothing, don’t you think?
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tal@lemmy.today 3 weeks ago
swim-central.uk/what-age-should-children-learn-to…
In England, swimming becomes a part of the national curriculum around Year 3 or 4.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Year_1_(education)
Year 1 is an educational year group in schools in many countries including England, Wales, Australia and New Zealand. It is usually the first year of compulsory education and incorporates students aged between five and seven.
Hmm. So she probably should have had swimming instruction by that age.
Zip2@feddit.uk 3 weeks ago
SchwertImStein@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 weeks ago
have you tried swimming in a river?
NotLemming@lemm.ee 3 weeks ago
[deleted]GreatAlbatross@feddit.uk 3 weeks ago
It varies by county too.
Cornwall does a shitload of swimming lessons, plus all the beach safety stuff (what the flags mean, how to spot/escape a rip, slip/slop/slap)
HumanPenguin@feddit.uk 3 weeks ago
Cold flowing water is very very different from a warm swimming pool. Especially when dressed.
The current in the Thames can get dangerous for strong adult swimmers in certain areas. (Or the whole upper thames at certain times of year)