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This figure rises to almost half of children from the least affluent families.<br \/>\nIt is therefore incredibly important that children do not miss out on School Swimming and Water Safety lessons as a result of Covid-19.<br \/>\nThis document aims to support schools, swim schools and operators with the return of National Curriculum School Swimming and Water Safety and provides guidance on reducing the risk of Covid-19 transmission within the swimming pool environment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teesvalleysport.co.uk\/local-activity-events\/returning-to-the-pool-guidance-for-school-swimming\/attachment\/school-swimming-guidance-covid-19-return-to-pool\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7490\">School Swimming Guidance &#8211; COVID-19 &#8211; Return to Pool<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guidance has been developed in co-operation with industry partners, including local authorities, leisure operators, department of education and AfPE. 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