§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education what plans she has to monitor the implementation of school swimming in respect of the national curriculum requirements relating to key stage 2.
§ Mr. ForthThe regular cycle of four yearly Ofsted inspections will look, among other things, at each school's effectiveness in implementing the national curriculum, including the national curriculum for physical education, of which swimming is a part.
§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education who is directly responsible for ensuring that schools meet the basic requirements of the national curriculum in respect of swimming.
§ Mr. ForthHead teachers are directly responsible for implementing the national curriculum in schools. This includes the requirements related to swimming.