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
Tags
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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