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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DateThu 19th Jun 2025 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorAcredyke Nursery (Private) Marianne Emordy | Location | Local AuthorityGlasgow City | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
| DateMon 28th Jul 2025 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorFCP PoP Instructor (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationFife Cycle Park Lochgelly | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 0 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
| DateFri 29th Aug 2025 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorEast Lothian Council Play on Pedals August 25 (Private) Lynne Hogg | LocationEast Lothian Council Outdoor Learning Service Musselburgh Racecourse Complex, Balcarres Road, Musselburgh | Local AuthorityEast Lothian | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 7 | FREE | Book |
| DateMon 8th Sep 2025 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorFCP PoP Instructor 2 (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationFife Cycle Park Lochgelly | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 0 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
| DateMon 29th Sep 2025 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorPoP Fife 3 (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationFife Cycle Park Lochgelly | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 2 | FREE | Book |
| DateMon 6th Oct 2025 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorPoP Fife 4 (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationFife Cycle Park Lochgelly | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 5 | FREE | Book |
