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 9th Oct 2025 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorJigsaw Nursery Play Together on Pedals (Private) Victoria Harris | LocationJigsaw Family Learning Centre 9 Elmira Road, Muirhead | Local AuthorityNorth Lanarkshire | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 2 | FREE | Book |
| DateTue 28th Oct 2025 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorCarmyllie Play on Pedals (Private) Kirsteen Durkin | LocationCarmyllie primary school redford, arbroath | Local AuthorityAngus | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 2 | FREE | Book |
| DateFri 31st Oct 2025 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorPlay on Pedals Instructor Denny 1 (Private) Kelly Fry | LocationDenny Primary School Duke Street, Denny | Local AuthorityFalkirk | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
| DateThu 6th Nov 2025 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorJigsaw Nursery Play Together On Pedals (Private) Victoria Harris | LocationJigsaw Family Learning Centre 9 Elmira Road, Muirhead | Local AuthorityNorth Lanarkshire | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
| DateFri 21st Nov 2025 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorPlay on Pedals - East Renfrewshire (Private) Jennifer Ferguson | LocationHazeldene Family Centre Rosemount Avenue, Newton Mearns, Glasgow | Local AuthorityEast Renfrewshire | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
| DateFri 5th Dec 2025 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorDenny Primary Play on Pedals 2 (Private) Kelly Fry | LocationDenny Primary School Duke Street, Denny | Local AuthorityFalkirk | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
