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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DateTue 17th Feb 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorGranton (Private) Sam Moody | LocationGranton Primary School 59 Boswall Parkway, Edinburgh | Local AuthorityEdinburgh City | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 5 | 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 3 | FREE | Book |
| DateThu 19th Feb 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorPlay on Pedals Castle Douglas Primary (Private) Kelly Fry | LocationCastle Douglas Primary School Jenny's Loaning , Castle Douglas | Local AuthorityPerth & Kinross | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
| DateThu 19th Feb 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorSanquhar Play On Pedals (Private) Victoria Harris | LocationSanquhar Primary School (Nursery) Queensberry Court, Sanquhar | Local AuthoritySouth Lanarkshire | 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 0 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
| 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 2 | FREE | Book |
| DateThu 23rd Apr 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorCanalview Play on Pedals (Private) Lynne Hogg | LocationCanalview Primary School 4 Hailesland Place, , Edinburgh | Local AuthorityEdinburgh City | 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 5 | FREE | Book |
