Cycle to School week, 23 - 27 September 2024

Pledge to pedal this Cycle to School week and access FREE teaching resources for your school.

In support of national Cycle to School week, 23 - 27 September 2024, Norfolk County Council Road Safety Team are encouraging Norfolk schools to make their 'pledge to pedal' this year.

Fully funded training spaces across Norfolk

Whether your school has engaged with Bikeability cycle training before, or are looking to offer new opportunities, Bikeability courses can encourage and empower positive cycling skills, awareness and behaviours.

With secured funding from The Bikeability Trust via Active Travel England to offer Norfolk children in education with funded cycling opportunities,delivered by commissioned Bikeability training providers (Outspoken Training, Pedal Power and SJ3 Outdoors).

The courses offer positive links to personal health, social and economic education (PHSE) as well as FLOURISH principles 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 at roadsafety@norfolk.gov.uk)

To make your pledge and access a FREE Cycle to School Week resource pack, visit -Cycle to School Week - Bikeability

To register your school's interest in funded Bikeability courses for 2024/25, please email roadsafety@norfolk.gov.uk or contact your existing Bikeability training provider.

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)

To register your school's interest in funded Bikeability courses for 2024/25, please email roadsafety@norfolk.gov.uk or contact your existing Bikeability training provider.