Question 2271 — teaching

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Mr. David Guerin draws the attention of the Minister of Sports, Youth and Community Life to the learning of swimming by students during their schooling. The acquisition by all children of the ability to swim safely is an objective that everyone agrees to recognize as a priority, not only in the context of the prevention of everyday accidents among those under 15 but also for all adults-to-be. This learning is planned as part of school programs from cycle 2. However, in reality, many children do not benefit from swimming instruction as they should. In certain municipalities without swimming pools, the distance of the equipment, the cost of transport and logistical problems greatly complicate the organization of swimming lessons. Added to this is a shortage of lifeguards, which further increases the difficulties. In certain departments, parents of students have denounced the fact that their children, educated in rural areas, have never had swimming lessons during their entire primary school education. Others reported too few courses being held due to a series of difficulties (swimming pools under construction, swimming pools closed, absence of supervisory staff, difficulties in recruiting, etc.) However, these absences or insufficient lessons can ultimately have serious consequences. How can we not link, in a certain way, these failings for a very long time - not to mention the covid years - with the increase in drownings. Indeed, between July 16 and August 15, 2024, 576 drownings were recorded in France, an increase of 41% compared to the same period in 2023, undoubtedly due to favorable conditions. when swimming, according to public health France. For these two fortnights, there were 146 drownings followed by deaths in 2024 compared to 109 in 2023 (+ 34%). Should we not question more deeply the reasons for these drownings among children and adults? Certainly, many are the result of carelessness, uncalculated risk-taking, and lack of supervision. Nevertheless, the learning conditions from primary school for all of students in France are not met and far too many children escape these lessons. Also, he asks what measures are planned to ensure that school programs are fully respected and that all children can learn to swim and swim well.

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