The Government’s existing cycle programmes are aimed at children 10- and 11-years-old; even Bikeability Level 1 is for 6+ years, so Balanceability fits as the precursor. Not only does Balanceability teach children how to ride without stabilisers, but also teaches balance, gross motor skills, core stability and of course, having fun through physical activity.
The importance of physical education has been recognised by the dedicated PE and Sport Premium funding. Schools have a range of objectives in promoting cycling, such as: improving children’s health, fitness and safety knowledge; reducing the number of cars on the school run; increasing active travel; and enabling younger pupils to make progress on their physical literacy journey. Facilitating and encouraging cycling for all young children provides extensive benefits, not only now, but for years to come.
Schools need cost-effective opportunities for physical activity for younger children and Balanceability provides exactly that. Through the purchase of the equipment and training, Balanceability is able to facilitate and support teachers with a unique in-curriculum programme, capable of reaching a large population of children.
Balanceability can provide your school with an exciting new PE activity which is proven to deliver against a significant number of the Early Years Foundation Stage goals.
Introduce cycling for younger children
Up-skill teachers to have the confidence to deliver Balanceability
Provide a new after-school club
Increase the range of equipment and sports available
Include children with special educational needs in the fundamentals of balance and cycling
Encourage physical activity and active travel with family
Patricia Maude MBE, lecturer in physical education at Homerton College, University of Cambridge and author of Physical Children, Active Teaching said:
“The published reports in July 2011 of both the Chief Medical Officers’ Report and the NHS ‘Physical Activity Guidelines for Children (under 5 years), call for an increase in physical activity for most children. The Balanceability programme ably contributes to meeting the physical activity guidelines for healthy development as well as providing a success-orientated experience, helping to build up children’s confidence and sense of achievement.”
Once a Quick Quote has been received, please arrange for a Purchase Order to be e-mailed to info@balanceability.com.
When your Purchase Order has been received, an invoice will be sent back to you, which also includes a delivery date.
A child who enjoys riding a bike is more likely to cycle as an adult or even to become an Olympic athlete.
