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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DateFri 16th Jan 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorDenny Play on Pedals Instructor (Private) Kelly Fry | LocationDenny Primary School Duke Street, Denny | Local AuthorityFalkirk | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 1 | FREE | Book |
| DateWed 18th Feb 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorPOP Helmsdale George Ewing | LocationHelmsdale Primary School Old Caithness Road, Helmsdale | Local AuthorityHighlands | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
| DateThu 26th Feb 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorFife PoP1 (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationFife Cycle Park Lochgelly | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 5 | FREE | Book |
| DateSat 28th Feb 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorPOP Scourie George Ewing | LocationScourie Primary School Scouriemore, Scourie , Lairg | Local AuthorityHighlands | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
| DateThu 5th Mar 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorFife PoP2 (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationFife Cycle Park Lochgelly | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
| DateThu 30th Apr 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorFife PoP3 (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationFife Cycle Park Lochgelly | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
