Department for Education written question – answered at on 22 May 2025.
Julia Buckley
Labour, Shrewsbury
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of including cycle training in the national curriculum.
Catherine McKinnell
Minister of State (Education)
Schools are best placed and have the flexibility to decide on the activities they provide to deliver a rounded and enriching education to suit their pupils’ needs. This includes cycling training programmes such as Bikeability. Physical education (PE) is a foundation subject in the national curriculum and compulsory at all four key stages.
The department welcomes the opportunity for continued collaboration with Bikeability to create sustainable improvements in physical activity for young people, including through active travel and promoting the overall wellbeing benefits of physical activity, such as through cycling.
Yes2 people think so
No2 people think not
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