Bikeability can Bikeability can help pupils to: contribute to pupils’ Bikeability provides attainment and • understand how pupils with a pathway achievement due to: an active lifestyle can support emotional health to: • pupils with better health and wellbeing • enjoy recreational in the wider community • achieve the Chief Medical Officer recommended60 minutes are less likely to be absent and therefore more likely to achieve with friends and family of physical activity a day academically • increase confidence,decision-making and • experience a broader range of sports and activities being • effective social andemotional competencies developed self-esteem through challenge and achievement of offered through Bikeability are associated with greater goals related to Bikeability health and wellbeing • increase participation in competitive sport • develop perseverance and resilience when learning • enter cycling competitions (intra-school, inter-school and • the culture, ethos and environment of a school influencing the new cycling skills health and wellbeing of pupils and their readiness to learn. club) and participate in cycling leadership opportunities Bikeability training contributes to this ethos • understand that pressure to behave in an • experience a range of cycling opportunities (i.e. BMX, road unacceptable, unhealthy or risky way can come from , time trials, cyclo-cross, racing, track • the profile of PE and sport being raised across the school as a a variety of sources tool for whole-school improvement cycling and . Non-racing cycling sports include • experience a broader range of sports and activities , cycle polo, freestyle BMX and ) being offered

Bikeability strengthens opportunities for Bikeability enables pupils to: pupils to: • learn how physical activity • recognise the difference and cycling positively affectsphysical and between right and wrong, health wellbeing develop acceptance of and engagement • recognise that choices can have positive, neutral and with the fundamental British value of democracy negative effects • understand the consequences of their behaviour and actions, • recognise, predict, assess and manage risks responsibly while making appropriate decisions while cycling cycling in their local area and using these opportunities to build resilience • use a range of social skills both in and out of school as they participate in and advocate the benefits of cycling safely • increase independence when cycling and be aware of their responsibility to keep themselves and others safe • willingly participate in sporting or physical activity opportunities, having the confidence to enjoy cycling out of • work with others to assess, review, enjoy, celebrate and set school hours goals for progress in cycling ability, setting high aspirations and having a desire to improve • develop strategies for keeping physically and emotionally safe, through road safety and cycle safety • achieve at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day, of which 30 minutes should be in school Bikeability creates opportunities for WHAT CAN pupils to: • develop speaking and listening skills, including positional and directional language BIKEABILITY • read a variety of non-fiction texts including handbooks, signs Bikeability creates DO FOR YOUR and instructions opportunities for • use knowledge and understanding developed in science: cogs, pupils to: PRIMARY SCHOOL? wheels, forces, power, air and speed • develop an understanding of, and • use their experiences of Bikeability as a source for topics in be able to describe, the rules and laws relating to cycling and literacy (instructional, creative, reports, poetry) the use of highways • use learning achieved in numeracy through shapes, direction, • recognise legal boundaries and respect the civil and criminal distance and speed law of England in relation to safe cycling • develop geographical knowledge and confidence when • develop critical thinking skills through making choices about following maps, routes and pathways routes, speeds and environments • support physical education outcomes such as balance, • express views in a responsible and sensitive way stability and coordination • appreciate diversity, understand different viewpoints, • benefit from the raised profile of PE and sport across the school collaborate for change and support all pupils to enjoy cycling as a tool for whole-school improvement CASE STUDIES Redcar & Eston School Sport St Breock Primary School Partnership Bikeability supporting Spiritual, Moral, Social Bikeability supporting physical activity outcomes and Cultural Development Bikeability can support What do they do? What did they do? the culture, ethos and Redcar & Eston School Sports Partnership has an Having completed Bikeability Level 1 and environment of your school, active Bikeability Scheme. It is included in every Level 2 training, girls in Years 5 and 6 were annual Primary Schools’ Action Plan under the encouraged to motivate their families to join in contributing to active travel Healthy and Active Lifestyles Outcomes, and weekend cycling sessions. The Head Teacher and the independence and meets the unique needs of each school. initiated the weekend family rides, supporting the girls to confidently lead their families. health of your pupils. Examples of impact Ings Farm Primary School, Redcar, reported: Examples of impact • A 20% increase in the number of Year 5 St Breock Primary School reported: pupils cycling to school. • Confidence and self-belief of the girls improved. • Improved confidence and skills to ride safely • Girls regularly attended the Saturday family rides. on roads. • Girls took a leadership role. • Improved physical activity levels following • A family cycling holiday was organised, and Bikeability training. pupils planned routes, visited various historic Following completion of Level 2 Bikeability sites, and followed Belgian road laws and ATTAINMENT training, Year 6 pupils from Wheatlands Primary safety regulations. WHAT CAN School, Redcar, reported: “I enjoyed it when my family could join the • Improved knowledge and understanding of group at weekends, as it made us do cycling PERSONAL, HEALTH, SOCIAL riding a bike on a road. together as a family. BIKEABILITY & ECONOMIC EDUCATION (PHSE) • 100% reported being more active on their We cycled about 253 km in the week and DO FOR YOUR bikes outside of school. planned the routes every morning. It made me • More than 33% of the pupils now regularly have much more confidence in cycling and PRIMARY SCHOOL? CITIZENSHIP & BRITISH VALUES ride their bikes to school. love it even more. We are going to Belgium cycling again this year!” - Key Stage 2 primary pupil EMOTIONAL HEALTH & WELLBEING PE AND SCHOOL SPORT PREMIUM Bikeability is much more than SCHOOL SPORT, PHYSICAL How does the funding work? a cycle training programme. ACTIVITY & PHYSICAL LITERACY Schools in receipt of the PE and School Sport Premium must use the funding to make additional and It delivers wide-ranging and sustainable improvements to the quality of PE and sport offered. long-lasting benefits to SPIRITUAL, MORAL, SOCIAL & There are five key indicators that schools should expect to see improvement across: young people, families CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT (SMSC) • The engagement of all pupils in regular physical activity – the Chief Medical Officer guidelines and communities. recommend that all children and young people aged 5 to 18 engage in at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day, of which 30 minutes should be in school. CROSS-CURRICULAR Bikeability is organised and OPPORTUNITIES • The profile of PE and sport is raised across the school as a tool for whole-school improvement. • Increased confidence, knowledge and skills of all staff in teaching PE and sport. delivered at your school • Broader experience of a range of sports and activities offered to all pupils. or locally by registered • Increased participation in competitive sport. Bikeability providers. How does Bikeability support this? Schools engaged in Bikeability can contribute to a number of the above indicators, as well as developing the social, creative, health, physical and thinking abilities of pupils.

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