Road Safety
Bikeability Scotland
Bikeability Scotland Delivery - Highland Council
Bikeability Scotland training is available for all school children, but typically delivered in Primary 5 to 7 in the Highland Council area.
The training teaches children to cycle safely on the roads, learning how to deal with traffic and other hazards. Above all, Bikeability Scotland is designed to be fun and get children excited about cycling.
Bikeability Scotland can be delivered by either a trained member of staff or volunteer, delivery must be in strict accordance with the protocol documents shared directly with schools. Copies of these documents can be requested from the Bikeability Scotland Coordinator or downloaded through the links below:
- Bikeability - Protocol - Bikeability Scotland Training in Highland - V1.2 March 2022
- Bikeability - Protocol - Bike Maintenance - V1.2 March 2022
- Bikeability - Resources - Bike Report Card - V1 March 2022
- Bikeability - Resources - Checklist for Schools
- Bikeability - Resources - Consent Form Template
- Bikeability - Resources - School Volunteer Info - 2021
- Bikeability - Resources - Parents Guide
- Bikeability - Resources - Parents Guide (Gaelic)
Data Return Survey and Resource Order
The Data Return Survey is now available to submit any Bikeability activity for academic year 2024-2025.
Resources for January 2024 to December 2024 can be ordered using our Bikeability Resource Order.
Bikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) Courses
The following courses are available for school staff and volunteers to book on the Cycling Scotland website. Contact the Bikeability Coordinator or your local school for the required booking code:
- Culbokie - 28 and 29 August 2024 - Book a place
- Inverness - 5 and 6 November 2024 - Book a place
- Tain - 13 and 14 November 2024 - Book a place
- Fort William - November 2024 - TBC
If you don't see a suitable date you can request additional courses.
Cycle Trainers and Assisted Delivery
Funding has been secured for academic year 2024-2025 to recruit dedicated Bikeability Instructors. These instructors are available to schools with none or only one BSI, who require the support of an additional instructor to deliver Bikeability. Please contact the Bikeabiliy Coordinator to request assistance for your school.
Risk Assessment
Risk assessments must be undertaken by the BSI/HT or the Bikeability Coordinator and added to Evolve by the school before any Bikeability session takes place.
Level 2 risk assessments must be sent to the Bikeability Coordinator (or Road Safety Team in their absence) for approval before use.
Download templates for Level 1 and 2
Dr Bike Sessions
Free Dr Bike sessions are available to schools who are new or returning to delivery of Level 2 On Road Bikeability.
The Bikeability Coordinator can help set up a session to ensure bikes taking part in Bikeability sessions are road worthy.
Bike Fleet
Funding from Cycling Scotland was secured in 2020/21 to purchase 16 bikes for use across the Highlands for Bikeability training. The bikes are available in two sizes suitable for P5 to P6 and P6 to P7.
If you would like to borrow a bike for Bikeability sessions at your school please get in touch with the Bikeability Coordinator.
Bikeability Scotland Coordinator (BSC) Highland
- Emma Garden
- Bikeability@highland.gov.uk