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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DateMon 17th Aug 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorOrchard (Private) Sam Moody | LocationThe Orchard Nature Nursery Eskdale House , Crichton, Bankend Road , Dumfries | Local AuthorityDumfries & Galloway | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 2 | FREE | Book |
| DateWed 26th Aug 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorMolendinar FLC (Private) Marianne Emordy | Location | Local AuthorityGlasgow City | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
| DateMon 14th Sep 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorPlay on Pedals (Private) Kieran Watts | LocationLochardil Primary School Lochardil Rd, Inverness | Local AuthorityHighlands | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
| DateThu 17th Sep 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorPlay on Pedals Instructor Inveraray Primary School (Private) Kelly Fry | LocationInveraray Primary School The Avenue, Inveraray | Local AuthorityArgyll & Bute | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 4 | FREE | Book |
| DateThu 24th Sep 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorPOPI - Craighall Nursery (Private) Lynne Hogg | LocationCraighall Nursery Craighall Primary School, Old Craighall Way, , Old Craighall, | Local AuthorityEast Lothian | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
| DateFri 23rd Oct 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorPOPI - Blindwells Nursery (Private) Lynne Hogg | LocationBlindwells Nursery Blindwells Primary School, Princes Way, Blindwells | Local AuthorityEast Lothian | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
| DateFri 19th Feb 2027 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorLocharbriggs Play on Pedals Instructor (Private) Kelly Fry | LocationLocharbriggs Nursery Locharbriggs primary school, Wallamhill Road | Local AuthorityDumfries & Galloway | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
| DateThu 6th May 2027 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorPOPI - West Barns Nursery (Private) Lynne Hogg | LocationWest Barns Nursery West Barns Primary School, 34 Forth View, West Barns | Local AuthorityEast Lothian | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
