A temporary swimming pool is scheduled to open at Chalkhill Primary School in Wembley, North London, on 13 September as part of a capital-wide project to improve access.

Forming part of the PlaySport London: Make a Splash programme, the facility is designed to help towards London mayor Boris Johnson's plans to create a lasting sporting legacy from the 2012 Olympics. The 12m x 7m pool will help local youngsters to gain confidence in water and learn to swim, while the facility will also be made available to members of the wider community during the evening.

James Powney, lead member for environment, planning and culture at Brent Council, said: "Swimming is a great life skill and an activity that everyone - from the age of two to 80, can take part in."