Is cycle training part of the National Curriculum?
No Bikeability is not part of the National Curriculum although under the Government’s ‘Travelling to school’ action plan teachers are encouraged to use geography, PSHE, citizenship and other lessons to explain the benefits of sustainable travel including cycling. Q: How much time will Bikeability training take? A: A typical session lasts about 90 minutes. To achieve level 2 competence a child generally needs to participate in about 8 sessions. Q. Can we deliver cycle training as part of PE lessons? A. Yes, the DfES have confirmed that it is acceptable to deliver cycle training as part of PE lessons. Q. Can we deliver cycle training as part of Extended Schools and Healthy Schools? A. Yes. Cycle Training is a way of offering activities that meet the objectives of many associated programmes. Not only can it be an activity in its own right, it is also a means of transport to access off-site activities. Q. Does my school have to participate? A. Bikeability and cycle training is not compulso
