Bikeability Plus is a series of 10 modules designed for Bikeability schemes to use to ensure that children and families are given the opportunities, skills, support and guidance that they need to make cycling part of their everyday life. The modules - which have been developed in consultation with the industry - are intended to complement and support Bikeability training (Levels 1, 2 and 3) which is aimed at improving the cycling skills and confidence of trainees who can already ride.

The Bikeability Balance programme is the first module of Bikeability Plus, and is designed to help young children gain the confidence and skills required to ride a pedal bike independently, getting them off to the best start in cycling and assisting their ability to participate in Bikeability at a later stage in their school years. It is a series of school-based sessions that aims to provide children in Reception and Year 1 with basic balance and co-ordination skills they will need to ride a bike using games and balance bikes.

Once you have completed your Bikeability Balance training and received your pink badge and certificate, you will be able to:

— Fasten helmet

— Identify parts of a balance bike

— Pick up / put down a balance bike

— Walk with a balance bike

— Get on and off a balance bike

— Sit on a balance bike with feet flat on the ground and knees slightly bent

— Come to a controlled stop using a brake, if the balance bike has one

— Come to a controlled stop using only their feet

— Start a balance bike using their whole foot

— Look in the direction of travel

— Change direction

— Glide with both feet off the ground

— Play control skill games on a balance bike

— Share space and communicate with other people