Bikeability cycling training

Bikeability applications for schools

Every year, junior schools in Medway are offered the chance to book free cyclist training courses that meet Level 2 of the National Standard for Cyclist Training.

The Bikeability training is being funded by a grant from the Department for Transport (DfT), and training is being delivered to National Standards as stipulated by the DfT.

How training is arranged

Level 2 training consists of:

  • 2 consecutive days
  • approximately 4 to 5 hours per day
  • a maximum of 12 pupils per course.

Level 2 courses are designed to develop on-road cycling skills and not to teach basic skills.

It's a course entry requirement that all pupils can demonstrate the Level 1 skills at the beginning of the course.

Who can apply for Bikeability training

To apply for Bikeability training the pupil must:

  • be aged 10 years or older - we offer this service initially to Year 6. Year 5 pupils can be trained if they are at least 10
  • wear a helmet
  • have a roadworthy bike.

Schools letters to parents

Level 1 books showing the skills needed will be sent to schools for pupils to take home a few weeks before the course.

You will need to send invitations to parents or carers with a consent form which includes the individual requirements that instructors should be aware of before the start of the course.

The completed consent form must be given to the instructors before the start of each course, otherwise pupils will not be able to take part.

All pupils who achieve Bikeability Level 1 or Level 2 will receive a badge and a certificate.

Any queries related to this should be sent to the Transport Initiatives team at bikeability@medway.gov.uk.

Downloadable pack for schools

Schools can download the following the documents: 

Terms and conditions

Courses are booked termly, with bookings requested and confirmed the term prior to the start date.

There's no limit to the number of courses that may be booked, but when demand is high, we will try to book 2 courses per school, per term.

Bookings are on a first come first served basis.