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 6th Aug 2026 | Course TypePlay on Pedals Instructor | Course Title & InstructorSt John Vianney’s (Private) Marianne Emordy | Location | Local AuthorityEdinburgh City | CapacityCapacity 16 Places Left 12 | 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 6 | 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 7 | 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 |
