
"1 in 5 children reach secondary school, age 11, without being able to swim 1 single length.
In one borough in London it's reported to be 6 out of 10.That's a disgrace!"
Duncan Goodhew at the Politics Show on BBC1, Sunday 2nd April
Guess which one is the London Borough where 6 out of 10 children can't swim by the time they reach secondary school.
You're right, it's Lewisham!

After Duncan Goodhew's excellent piece the Politic Show hosted a debate between campaign secretary Max Calo', there to represent the London Pools Campaign, and Matt Delaney, Head of the London Region of Sports England.
It'll be available for the rest of the week for online viewing from this link. ...read more...