Written questions

Children: Swimming

2026-06-14 · Department for Education · 10039 · Official question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department collects data on swimming proficiency by (a) socioeconomic background, (b) ethnicity and (c) region.

Answer

The department does not collect data on socio-economic background and ethnicity with regards to swimming proficiency. We do collect information through the PE and sport premium digital expenditure reporting return at regional level. The department is proc...