00:00 Cardiff is the worst performing area of Wales for young people learning to swim.
00:07 Figures show that swimming ability in children is at an all-time low in Cardiff,
00:11 so the council have announced plans to improve on chances for young people to learn to swim.
00:17 The plans increase links between local schools and swimming pools in an effort to give children more chances and time to learn.
00:24 A Cardiff spokesperson said that swimming was becoming increasingly important for young people
00:29 and knowing how to swim when in a difficult position could be the difference between life and death.
00:34 And it's not just coming from a safety point of view,
00:36 as swimming is also an important form of exercise for children so it can keep them healthy and fit.
00:43 Swim Wales has said that the education system is barely keeping its head above the water across the country,
00:48 in particular in Cardiff, so welcome the new plans.
00:52 The plans have been called vital by stakeholders and will be rolled out fully across the city by 2025 or 2026.
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