Swimming is a great way to be physically active as well as a vital life skill which can keep us safe near water. The pandemic has had a major impact on the number of young people who have been able to learn how to swim within their schools.

City Academy Norwich has secured funding from Sport England to provide free 8-week Top Up Swimming courses for pupils, who cannot yet swim 25 metres. 

Places on the next 6-week block of sessions will be offered to pupils in Year 6 and 7 at the following targeted schools:

• City Academy Norwich
• Bluebell Primary
• Valley Primary
• Henderson Green
• St Michaels Junior
• West Earlham Junior

Each week, pupils will take part in 30-minute lessons where they will build their confidence in the water and learn the fundamental swimming skills.

Courses will be delivered by experienced swimming instructors from Water Babies Norfolk. The project is funded by the Sport England Opening Schools Facilities Fund and supported locally by Active Norfolk.

To book your child a place on an upcoming course please click the “BOOK NOW” button next to the course you would like them to attend below.

If you have any questions about the Top Up Swimming courses, email learntoswim@canorwich.org