Please see information below from South Essex Active Travel Programme for Bikeability Sessions for this October Half Term.

We are now taking bookings for October half term Bikeability sessions.  The sessions will take place in Chalkwell Park and Southchurch Park.   Please note that your child MUST bring along a bike and helmet and a parent MUST attend each session.

 All sessions are FREE of charge.

 We will be offering the following sessions:

 Learn to Ride – suitable for any age from 4 years upwards.  These sessions are for 45 minutes on a 1:1 basis with an accredited instructor. Your child must bring along a bike and helmet for the session (stabilisers removed).  A parent/guardian must attend the entire session to satisfy our safeguarding and Covid-19 measures.

Level 1 Bikeability – suitable for children aged 6 years upwards that can ride unaided.  These sessions are for 1 hour on a 1:1 basis with an accredited instructor. Your child must bring along a bike and helmet for the session (stabilisers removed).  A parent/guardian must attend the entire session to satisfy our safeguarding and Covid-19 measures.

 Level 2 Bikeability – suitable for children aged 10 years upwards that can ride with good control of their bike and wish to be able to make a simple journey on the road.  These sessions are for 2 hours on a 1:1 basis with an accredited instructor. Your child must bring along a bike and helmet for the session. A parent/guardian must attend the entire session preferably with a bike to satisfy our safeguarding and Covid-19 measures.

 Level 3 Bikeability – suitable for children aged 10 years upwards that have already completed Level 2 Bikeability and wish to be able to ride on busier roads including filter lanes, traffic lights and roundabouts.   These sessions are for 2 hours on a 1:1 basis with an accredited instructor. Your child must bring along a bike and helmet for the session. A parent/guardian must attend the entire session with a bike (essential) to satisfy our safeguarding and Covid-19 measures. The meeting point will be at The Old Vienna Roundabout for Chalkwell Park bookings and the roundabout at Thorpe Hall Avenue/Woodgrange Drive for the Southchurch Park bookings..

 To book a session please request a booking form by emailing elaineswallow@southend.gov.uk OR forwardmotion@southend.gov.uk

We look forward to hearing from you.