Courses in schools
Our team of instructors works all year round to provide cyclist training to Year 5 and Year 6 pupils in all borough and some independent schools in Richmond. Our courses shadow the National Standards training, Levels 1 and 2 and take place during term time.
Level 1 (Year 5)
- The aims of this half day course are to :
- Teach basic awareness of safe cycling
- Assist non cyclists to learn to ride
- Show pupils how to look after their bikes
- Encourage the development of of cycling skills in preparation for on road training.
Level 2 (Year 6)
This week long course is taught predominantly on quiet roads. The aims are to :
- Reduce casualties among child cyclists
- Teach pupils how to ride safely on quiet roads
- Help pupils understand the rules of the road
- Show pupils how to look after their bikes
- Encourage more cycling.
Contact the Safety Education Team
If you have any queries about any of our services please get in touch.
Safety Education Team
London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames
2nd Floor
Civic Centre
44 York Street
Twickenham
TW1 3BZ
Telephone: 020 8487 5131
Fax: 020 8487 5010
Email: safety-education@richmond.gov.uk