Scooter training

Scooter training

About this activity

Suitable for nursery and Key Stage 1 children. Supports the PE National Curriculum.

NB: We’re bringing together all the TfL education programmes, including STARS, under one exciting new umbrella programme called TfL Travel for Life. They will be the same great programmes but with a new name and a new look, easier online process and dedicated support team. STARS for primary schools will be renamed TfL Explorers. STARS for secondary schools will be renamed TfL Pioneers

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

1
Get ready
Carry out a risk assessment of the area you intend to use
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
3
On the day
Do a scooter safety check at the beginning of the course. Why not prepare obstacles to represent road hazards!
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
5
Tell your story
Sign in to TFL travel for life to add your story. Explain the activity, add photos of the sessions in action, include your risk assessment and pupils’ feedback

Tags

  • Scooting

This activity counts towards:

  • Travel activity

How it helps

  • Supports the PE National Curriculum
  • Establishes positive travel behaviours
  • Develops balance and coordination
  • Improves health through physical activity

Resources

Useful links, templates and case studies to support this activity