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 11th Jun 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorTwechar Play on Pedals Instructor 11th June (Private) Kelly Fry | LocationTwechar Outdoor Centre Twechar Primary School, 17 Main Street, Twechar | Local AuthorityEast Dunbartonshire | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 5 | FREE | Book |
| DateThu 18th Jun 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorPlay on Pedals Instructor Clovenstone Primary (Private) Kelly Fry | LocationClovenstone Primary 54 Clovenstone Park, Edinburgh | Local AuthorityEdinburgh City | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book |
| DateMon 22nd Jun 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorSBC St Ronan's (Private) Chris Bryant | LocationSt Ronan's Primary School St Ronan's Road | Local AuthorityScottish Borders | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
| DateTue 11th Aug 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorThe Bridge Dumfries Play on Pedals Instructor (Private) Kelly Fry | LocationThe Bridge Glasgow Road, Dumfries | Local AuthorityDumfries & Galloway | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | 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 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 6 | FREE | Book |
