Designed to give the next generation the skills and confidence to ride their bikes on today's roads. There are three Bikeability levels and children will be encouraged and inspired to achieve all three levels, recognising that there is always more to learn and to enjoy on a bike. The National Standard for Cycle Training sets out the skills needed for cyclists to be competent and confident using their bikes for all sorts of journeys. Building on the experience of cycling proficiency the National Cycle Training Standard has been developed by over 20 expert organisations in response to public demand for a modern, nationwide scheme that caters for today's road conditions. The Standard is a realistic progressive scheme that moves through three levels to give parents the reassurance that their children have the necessary skills and confidence to cycle at each stage of their development and particularly to cycle to school.
Is your bike road-worthy?
Year 4
Year 4 children will be completing Bikeability Level 1. This should be taking place during the Autumn Term.
Level 1 entails:
Level One
The children from Year 4 onwards will learn how to check the safety of their equipment using the ‘M’ check procedure to ensure bikes are suitable for training. Children will be assessed on their basic handling skills in the school grounds, using a combination of demonstration, drills and games to impart and embed the required knowledge and skills. When ready, trainee’s will move onto Level 2.
If you want your child to take part in Bikeability this academic year, sign the online form below by Friday 13th October.
Year 5
Year 5 children will be completing Bikeability Level 1 and 2. This should be taking place during the Autumn Term.
Level 2 entails:
Level Two
Cycling on local roads, accompanied by the Instructors, trainees will practice road positioning, observation and safe manoeuvring whilst learning how to interact with other road users in a safe and responsible manner. The course is fun and enjoyable and aimed at Year 5 onwards.
If you want your child to take part in Bikeability this academic year for either/both level 1 and 2, sign the online form below by Friday 13th October.
Year 6
Year 6 children will be completing Bikeability Level 1, 2 and 3. Level 1 and 2 should be taking place in Autumn and Level 3 in Summer.
Regardless of whether your child has already completed level 1/2 and is waiting to complete level 3, Please still sign the form below by Friday 13th October.
Level 3 entails:
Level Three
This course is 2 hours long and takes place on public roads accompanied by the Instructors. Trainees will recap Level 2 on-road traffic theory whilst introducing advanced cycling practice – looking at the cycle route to school, where possible introduce them to traffic lights, multi-lane roads and complex junctions. Consider how to pass queuing traffic, perceive and deal with hazards and understand driver blind spots.
If you want your child to take part in Bikeability this academic year for either/all levels 1, 2 and 3 sign the online form below by Friday 13th October.