Swimming games to help kids feel safe in water

Jun 27 2012

In light of the report from the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) which reveals a third of children in England cannot swim by the time they leave primary school, here are five simple, yet fun swimming games which parents can play with their children to help teach them how to swim and to feel confident and happy in the water.

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British families urged to swap a sedentary summer for a Playcation

Jun 26 2012

New research recently revealed that British families are stuck to the sofa, with two thirds (68 per cent) of family time being sedentary.

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42% OF CHILDREN LOSE INTEREST IN READING BY 11

Jun 26 2012

Teachers are increasingly worried as children prefer internet over reading. ‘Twilight effect’ is attributed to two thirds of girls reading fantasy novels. More than a third of children (42%) are likely to have turned off reading for pleasure before they reach secondary school age (11), according to new teacher research recently released.

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