Bikeability

We are so lucky to have Bikeability coming into school on Monday and Tuesday (11th and 12th of Septmeber).

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ALL LETTERS ARE HANDED IN ON THE 8TH OF SEPTEMBER.

Cycling is one of the easiest, cheapest and most enjoyable ways of keeping fit.

This is why we are offering Bikeability training to all pupils in Year 5. Bikeability is cycling proficiency for the 21^st century, giving pupils the skills and confidence to cycle in today’s traffic conditions. Pupils will complete level 1 at the school playground on the first session, followed by the remaining sessions being held on quiet roads close to the school to complete level 2.  Pupils are given high visibility vests to wear during the sessions and we work on a maximum instructor to pupil ratio of 1:6. For further information on Go Velo’s Bikeability training visit www.govelo.co.uk/information

 All instructors are fully qualified Bikeability instructors, cycling coaches and ride leaders.  We are all CRB checked and first aid qualified.

In order to participate, your child needs access to a bicycle (in good working order, please!), a helmet (we can provide these) and suitable clothing. If your child would like to take part but does not have a bike, we are happy for your child to share with a friend. This must be agreed between parents beforehand.  It is important that your child can already ride a bike before embarking on road safety; however we may be able to teach your children to ride during the sessions.

For those children who cannot access a bike, we have asked to hire some bikes from Bikebaility.

Bikeability is split into 2 Levels for Primary school pupils. Level 1 is held on the school playground and is used as fun skills training and to assess your child’s capability to ride on the road. Please see link to Level 1 outcomes https://bikeability.org.uk/what/.  Level 2 is on quiet roads close to the school. Children must have achieved all Level 1 outcomes during session 1 and be competent, consistent and confident during the on road training in order to pass level 2.  School will make provision in class for any pupils that a not ready to attend the on road training. All pupils will receive certificates and badges on finishing the course. The sessions will run on the following dates:

Group 1: Year 5B

   Group 2: Year 5T