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New National Standard Assistant Instructor Course
We are pleased to announce that the National Standard Assistant Instructor course is now available to view and download from the Cycle Training Standards Board (CTSB) website. The course has been recognised by the Department for Transport, and Instructor Training Providers wishing to offer the Assistant Instructor course can now use the documentation provided to train participants to the defined outcomes.
Those completing the National Standard Assistant Instructor course will be able to assist with the delivery of Levels 1 and 2 of the National Standard under the full supervision of a fully qualified National Standard Instructor. A maximum of two Assistant Instructors can be supervised by one fully qualified instructor.
It is anticipated that the launch of this course will enable those with a general interest and enthusiasm for cycling – including existing volunteers – to provide support to local National Standard schemes in a professional capacity that was not possible before.
To find out more about how the course can be used to help with the delivery of Bikeability schemes, please contact us at contactus@bikeability.org.uk
Posted on 31st of Jul 2009
Balance Bikes
I'm just like most parents and when it came to my first child's 3rd birthday I went to the bike shop and got a bike with stabilisers. She's now 5 and still can't cycle, but when my son was 2 a lucky chance meant that I got a handed on balance bike. Balance bikes have no pedals and are the best first stage for cycling.
Most instructors know that the best way to teach adults that can't cycle is to take the pedals off their bike. Many children's bikes are made in such a way that its difficult to do this. Although they are a transition product kids really love them ... if you type balance bike into a search engine it'll give you loads of places you can get them.
Posted by Pete Z July 2008
Posted on 3rd of Jul 2008
Bikeability Bulletin
The first 'Bikeability Bulletin', designed to keep all scheme organisers updated with the latest Bikeability news is now available. If you are a scheme organiser and you haven't received a copy, please email contactus@bikeability.org.uk
Posted on 31st of Mar 2008
Tell us your news!
Welcome to a new section of the Bikeability website - Professionals News. This section is designed to keep you informed of all the latest Bikeability news. We also want to hear your news too so please email contactus@bikeability.org.uk if you would like to include anything in this section and we'll consider posting it up.
Posted on 15th of Feb 2008
