School Cycling Resources for Teachers and Parents
FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS
School cycling resources
Practical information for principals, teachers and families, from planning a programme to preparing for Cycle Right road sessions.
Two new practical learning activities
The Two-Minute Bicycle Safety Check
Six child-friendly checks for tyres, brakes, steering, clothing and more before every ride.
Look, Think, Decide
Five supervised road-awareness activities for the classroom and home, plus a reflection task.
Resources for every stage
Before training: Cycle Right planning guide
A practical guide for principals and teachers preparing a school cycling programme.
Cycle Right proposal for principals
A short document to support school discussions about Cycle Right.
Parent and pupil information
Information to share with families before cycling training.
During training: Road session guidance for schools
Guidance for school staff on preparing for the on-road element. Road participation is for pupils assessed as ready.
School planning and road-session grouping sheets
Practical planning and pupil-grouping documents for school staff.
After training: Keep cycling
Continue practising skills and encourage safe active travel with these downloadable activities for pupils and families.
Official Cycle Right teaching videos
Official Cycle Right videos
Short videos for classroom discussion and practice. Select play to watch, or browse all official Cycle Right videos.
Cycle Right Pre-Checks
A short check of the bicycle and rider before setting off.
Bike Check
See the Cycle Right introduction to checking a bicycle.
Egg Helmet
A visual demonstration to prompt discussion about helmet protection.
Truck blind spots
Shows areas around a truck where a cyclist may be difficult for the driver to see.
Cycle Right road simulation in the schoolyard
See how pupils practise observation, signalling and safe manoeuvres on a simulated road layout in a controlled schoolyard. This silent clip has children’s faces covered.
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