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 27th Mar 2025 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorPOP Jigsaw (Private) Victoria Harris | LocationJigsaw Family Learning Centre Elmira Road, Muirhead | Local AuthorityNorth Lanarkshire | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 3 | FREE | Book |
| DateTue 1st Apr 2025 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorPlay on Pedals - East Renfrewshire (Private) Jennifer Ferguson | LocationHazeldene Family Centre Rosemount Ave, Newton Mearns, Glasgow | Local AuthorityEast Renfrewshire | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book |
| DateWed 2nd Apr 2025 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorPOPI Kilwinning (Private) Sam Moody | LocationAbbey Primary and EYC Claremont Crescent, Kilwinning | Local AuthorityNorth Ayrshire | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book |
| DateTue 8th Apr 2025 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorPlay on Pedals (Fife) (Private) Rebecca Reader | LocationFife Cycle Park Glencraig, Lochgelly | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 0 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
| DateTue 15th Apr 2025 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorPlay on Pedals (Fife) (Private) Rebecca Reader | LocationFife Cycle Park Glencraig, Lochgelly | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left -1 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
| DateTue 22nd Apr 2025 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorChirnside Play on Pedals (Private) Lynne Hogg | LocationChirnside Primary School Chirnside | Local AuthorityScottish Borders | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
| DateWed 23rd Apr 2025 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorPeebles PoP (Private) Sam Moody | LocationPriorsford Pimary School Marmion Road, Peebles | Local AuthorityScottish Borders | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book |
| DateMon 5th May 2025 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorA&B1Dunoon (Private) Ileene Mulholland | LocationPatchwork 2-5 nursery Edward Street Community Centre, Edward Street, Dunoon | Local AuthorityArgyll & Bute | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 4 | FREE | Book |
| DateTue 6th May 2025 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorA&B2 Inverary (Private) Ileene Mulholland | LocationInveraray Primary School and Conference Centre The Avenue, Inveraray | Local AuthorityArgyll & Bute | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 5 | FREE | Book |
| DateWed 7th May 2025 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorA&B3Helensburgh (Private) Ileene Mulholland | LocationSt. Joseph's Primary School Old Luss Road, Helensburgh | Local AuthorityArgyll & Bute | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 2 | FREE | Book |
| DateMon 19th May 2025 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorELC Play on Pedals (Private) Lynne Hogg | LocationDunbar Primary School (JMC) John Muir Campus, Lammermuir Crescent, Dunbar | Local AuthorityEast Lothian | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book |
| DateThu 22nd May 2025 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorPirie Park (Private) Marianne Emordy | LocationPirie Park Primary School 337 Langlands Road , Govan, Glasgow | Local AuthorityGlasgow City | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
| DateMon 2nd Jun 2025 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorOrkney Play on Pedals Instructor (Private) Kirsty Spence | LocationOrphir Primary School Orphir, Orkney | Local AuthorityOrkney | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 4 | FREE | Book |
