Funded Cycle Training available for primary and secondary schools.

Norfolk County Council has secured funding from The Bikeability Trust via Active Travel England to offer Norfolk children in education with funded cycling opportunities.

Bikeability offers different levels of training starting with the basics at level 1 and progressing to on-road skills training at levels 2 and 3.

Level 3 can support young people to navigate more complex on-road cycling skills and can be offered from years 6 and across the secondary school years.

We also have funded courses to support students with the knowledge to fix their bicycles.

This funded opportunity links in with schools personal health, social and economic education (PHSE) as well as FLOURISH and can promote the following benefits:

1.     Physical exercise and time outdoors.

2.     Developing a hobby and interests.

3.     Routines and how to achieve different forms of regular exercise.

4.     Building in resilience so children can make healthy and informed choices.

5.     Creating independence using positive and safe cycling behaviours.

6.     Inclusive learning opportunity to support all children's needs. (please discuss any bespoke needs with your provider or by emailing NCC's Bikeability co-ordinator below)

To find out more please visit: Bikeability - Norfolk County Council

Explaining the levels: Bikeability cycle training in schools (youtube.com)

What do Bikeability instructors think about teaching Bikeability in school? (youtube.com)

Schools who receive cycle training via Norfolk County Council commissioned Bikeability providers will be entered into a prize draw to win a £250 bike voucher. (Funded via Bikeability Trust)

We will select two school winners at random per term.

To be in with a chance of winning a £250 bike voucher, your school must have received a Bikeability course from an NCC commissioned provider (SJ3, Outspoken, Pedal Power) during the below term periods.

• Term 1 - April - July 2024.
• Term 2 - September - December 2024
• Term 3 - January - March 2025

One entry per school.

The winners will be selected at random and informed within 14 days following the final month stipulated in that term period.

To register your school's interest and to book a session for 2024/25, please email roadsafety@norfolk.gov.uk and we will pass on your details to the commissioned Bikeability provider in your area or if you are already in contact with your allocated provider please contact them directly.