The 10x6m pool has been at Norman Pannell School in Netherley and has enabled the children to learn to swim.

The Skypool, as it is called, can be installed on a temporarily in public halls or gyms.

Olympic medallist Steve Parry, who is from Liverpool, said: "The test has been great and we are looking forward to taking it on the road."

There has been a noticeable improvement in the confidence and self esteem of the children Alan Price, Head teacher

He added: "We have been working to develop a pool that will drastically improve the access children have to swimming lessons.

"We figured by using a temporary pool in schools we could really make a difference, and that is what we have done."

Alan Price, head teacher at Norman Pannell School said: "This swimming pool initiative has come at just the right time for us, with all the children in school managing six hours swimming.

"Even the three and four-year-old nursery children have enjoyed a swim.

"There has been a noticeable improvement in the confidence and self esteem of the children which has been reflected in other areas of the curriculum."