Children across Wales are set to benefit from increased opportunities to learn essential swimming and water safety skills following the Welsh Government's announcement of a new national programme, Nofio Ysgol, which will begin rolling out from September 2026. The new initiative will provide primary school pupils with access to structured swimming and water safety lessons, helping more young people develop confidence in and around water while learning life-saving skills. The p

Kate Martin (Cardiff Council), Ryan David (Cardiff Met), Signe Denyer (Cardiff Met) & Emily Ezard (Legacy Leisure) A Cardiff Met Sport-led collaboration has been recognised with the School Swimming and Water Safety Impact Award, celebrating outstanding contributions to school swimming and water safety across Wales. The award recognises the impact of Nofio Ysgol Caerdydd, a programme driven by Cardiff Met Sport in partnership with schools, leisure providers and local authoriti