Scooter training
Suitable for nursery and Key Stage 1 children. Supports the PE National Curriculum.
Overview
Programme
Education phase
Category of activity
TravelTypes of activity
How it helps
- Supports the PE National Curriculum
- Establishes positive travel behaviours
- Develops balance and coordination
- Improves health through physical activity
About the activity
Scooter training sessions can help develop children's scooting skills and confidence.
Hold the training in the playground during a PE lesson or as an after school club. See Resources for four 30-40 minute lesson plans to help structure the training sessions. Or you can contact your borough officer to see what support they can provide - many London boroughs have their own scooter training schemes.
If children do not have their own scooter they could share with a friend, or you could consider starting a scooter pool scheme.
What you’ll need
- Scooters and helmets (knee and elbow pads optional)
- Obstacles (tyres, traffic cones and markers)
- Scooter storage facilities
- Lesson plan (see Resources)
- Risk assessment
Activity steps
Step 1
Get ready. Talk to your working group and carry out a risk assessment of the area you intend to use
Step 2
Spread the word. Promote the training sessions in your school’s newsletters and assemblies. Ask parent/carer permission for pupils to take part and remind them to bring in scooters and helmets
Step 3
On the day. Do a scooter safety check at the beginning of the course. Why not prepare obstacles to represent road hazards!
Step 4
Check for success. How did your pupils find the training? Did it help improve their scooting skills and confidence? Keep track of how many pupils are scooting to school
Step 5
Tell your story. Upload your evidence to "my activities"