Overview
Play on Pedals is a cycle training programme aimed at supporting nursery-aged children to develop cycling skills through balance and pedal bikes. With colourful and interactive resources, Play on Pedals has strong links to the curriculum for excellence.
By completing this course, a Play on Pedals Instructor can plan and deliver Play on Pedals programme to nursery-aged children.
Minimum Age
What skills do I need?
Candidates must have prior experience of working with early-years, for example as a nursery teacher or through delivering other activities to nursery-aged children
How long does it take?
This is a one day course, with practical in-nursery training
What will I need?
Candidates will benefit from access to a bicycle in working order. Candidates should also have completed Child Protection training.
What will it cost?
Play on Pedals Training is currently only delivered through partner organisations with no cost to the candidate.
What's next?
Experienced Play on Pedals Instructors can go onto become Play on Pedals Instructor Trainers.
Course Dates
| Date | Course Type | Course Title & Instructor | Location | Local Authority | Capacity & Availability | £ Cost | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DateMon 28th Sep 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorLiberton (Private) Sam Moody | LocationLiberton Primary School Nursery 229 Gilmerton Road,, Edinburgh | Local AuthorityEdinburgh City | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 5 | FREE | Book |
| DateThu 8th Oct 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorPOPI Jigsaw (Private) Victoria Harris | LocationJigsaw Family Learning Centre 9 Elmira Rd, Muirhead, Glasgow | Local AuthorityNorth Lanarkshire | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 7 | FREE | Book |
| DateThu 22nd Oct 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorPOPI Jigsaw (Private) Victoria Harris | LocationJigsaw Family Learning Centre 9 Elmira Rd, Muirhead, Glasgow | Local AuthorityNorth Lanarkshire | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 7 | FREE | Book |
| DateFri 23rd Oct 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorPOPI - Blindwells Nursery (Private) Lynne Hogg | LocationBlindwells Nursery Blindwells Primary School, Princes Way, Blindwells | Local AuthorityEast Lothian | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
| DateMon 2nd Nov 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorFife PoPI 2.11.26 (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationFife Cycle Park Lochgelly | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 7 | FREE | Book |
| DateWed 4th Nov 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorSt Margaret's Primary Play on Pedals Instructor (Private) Kelly Fry | LocationSt Margaret's primary school Blackfriars Street, Montrose | Local AuthorityAngus | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
| DateWed 4th Nov 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorFife PoPI 4.11.26 (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationFife Cycle Park Lochgelly | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
| DateTue 10th Nov 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorFife PoPI 10.11.26 (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationFife Cycle Park Lochgelly | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
| DateTue 10th Nov 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorPOPI Jigsaw (Private) Victoria Harris | Location9 Elmira Rd Muirhead, Glasgow | Local AuthorityNorth Lanarkshire | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 7 | FREE | Book |
| DateThu 12th Nov 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorPOPI Jigsaw (Private) Victoria Harris | Location9 Elmira Rd Muirhead, Glasgow | Local AuthorityNorth Lanarkshire | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
| DateFri 19th Feb 2027 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorLocharbriggs Play on Pedals Instructor (Private) Kelly Fry | LocationLocharbriggs Nursery Locharbriggs primary school, Wallamhill Road | Local AuthorityDumfries & Galloway | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book |
| DateFri 19th Feb 2027 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorSandhead Play on Pedals (Private) Lynne Hogg | LocationSandhead Nursery Sandhead, Stranraer | Local AuthorityDumfries & Galloway | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
| DateThu 6th May 2027 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorPOPI - West Barns Nursery (Private) Lynne Hogg | LocationWest Barns Nursery West Barns Primary School, 34 Forth View, West Barns | Local AuthorityEast Lothian | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
