The Primary School Swimming Review is supported by Swim England
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS
Answer 29 simple Yes or No questions, and get a bespoke swimming report.
You’ll be scored against the following key areas:
Curriculum Planning and Preparation
Develop a comprehensive swimming curriculum that meets the needs of all children with clear learning objectives and progression pathways
Swimming Lesson Delivery
Ensure children receive safe, effective, and engaging instruction that supports their development and progression in the water
Tracking Attainment
Monitor and evaluate the progress and attainment of each child in swimming and water safety
Reporting Progress and Achievement
Communicate assessment information with parents and publish Year 6 National Curriculum requirement data online
"As an island nation with an extensive network of rivers, lakes and canals, water is everywhere. Every child is bound to encounter water at some point in their life. Swim England acknowledges the pivotal role that school swimming and water safety lessons play in instilling a lifelong passion for swimming and aquatics whilst imparting essential swimming and water safety skills and knowledge – keeping them safe in, on and around water. The Primary School Swimming Review empowers schools to evaluate their current programme and harness data to make informed decisions relating to future planning and programme execution and support with transparent reporting."
Lorna Goldie
School Swimming & Water Safety Development Officer, Swim England.
"The Primary School Swimming Review scorecard transformed our approach to swimming education, facilitating a quick, yet deep reflection on our provisions. It guided us from a traditional program to a convenient, on-site temporary pool, fostering unprecedented levels of water safety and confidence among our students. The scorecard has been our compass, directing us to make informed decisions that ensure our children receive the optimal opportunity to be confident, competent swimmers and safe in the water. I recommend that other schools take a few minutes to use it; the insights and guidance it provides are truly invaluable."
Ian Griffiths
Deputy Head, Timberley Academy
Who created the Primary School Swimming Review scorecard?
Aspire Active Education Group created the Primary School Swimming Review (PSSR) scorecard with expert support from Swim England.
Primary school teachers and experts in physical education and swimming were consulted in developing the scorecard, which supports primary schools in improving their swimming and water safety education.
Aspire Active Education Group are education specialists, boasting nearly two decades of experience in aiding the delivery of physical education, sport, and physical activity initiatives in primary schools across England. Leveraging their deep understanding of the educational landscape, they pioneered Swim:ED, the innovative pop-up pool initiative to revolutionise swimming education in schools.
Swim England, the national governing body for swimming in England, played an essential role in creating the PSSR scorecard. As staunch advocates for high standards and safe practices in swimming, they provide quality assured services and extensive professional support to the sector, continually working towards nurturing a culture of swimming proficiency and safety in schools and communities across the UK.
