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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| DateTue 10th Mar 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorPOP Johnstone 2 (Private) Victoria Harris | LocationAuchenlodment Primary School Aspen Place, Johnstone | Local AuthorityRenfrewshire | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book |
| DateWed 18th Mar 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorCarlogie Primary School PoP (Private) Kirsteen Durkin | LocationCarlogie Primary School Caesar Avenue, Carnoustie | Local AuthorityAngus | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 7 | FREE | Book |
| DateWed 1st Apr 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorPlay on Pedals - East Renfrewshire (Private) Jennifer Ferguson | LocationBraidbar Nursery Kyle Dr, Giffnock, Glasgow | Local AuthorityEast Renfrewshire | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 7 | FREE | Book |
| DateWed 1st Apr 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorOrkney Play on Pedals Instructor (Private) Kirsty Spence | LocationStromness Nursery and Pre-School Stromness primary School, Cairston Road, Stromness | Local AuthorityOrkney | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 6 | 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 |
| DateFri 24th Apr 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorInveraray POP (Private) Kirsteen Durkin | LocationInveraray Primary School The Avenue, Inveraray | Local AuthorityArgyll & Bute | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 4 | 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 |
| DateThu 7th May 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorPOPI - Aviemore Filip Cao | LocationAviemore Primary School Muirtown, Aviemore | Local AuthorityHighlands | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 2 | FREE | Book |
