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About Bikeability

In this section of the website, we hope to answer all FAQs asked by schools regarding Bikeability.

Q: Is cycle training part of the National Curriculum?

A: No, Bikeability is not part of the National Curriculum although under the Government's 'Travelling to school' action plan teachers are encouraged to use geography, PSHE, citizenship and other lessons to explain the benefits of sustainable travel including cycling.

Q:How much time will Bikeability training take?

A: A typical session lasts about 90 minutes. To achieve level 2 competence a child generally needs to participate in about 8 sessions.

Q. Can we deliver cycle training as part of PE lessons?

A. Yes, the DfES have confirmed that it is acceptable to deliver cycle training as part of PE lessons.

Q. Can we deliver cycle training as part of Extended Schools and Healthy Schools?

A. Yes. Cycle Training is a way of offering activities that meet the objectives of many associated programmes. Not only can it be an activity in its own right, it is also a means of transport to access off-site activities.

Q. Does my school have to participate?

A. Bikeability and cycle training is not compulsory. Increasingly more parents will want their children to get their Bikeability. If you do not offer it at present and are interested please contact Peter.

Q. Can I draw down funding directly for my school?

Significant amounts of funding are being provided for cycle training and a majority of this will be provided to the School Sports Partnership & Local Authority. 

If you wish to participate in the scheme, please email Alexa expressing your interest with roughly how many children you wish to be trained as soomn as possible and we will get back to you regarding dates/times e.t.c.

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