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School Cycling Engagement Project
Children aged 5–11 and engage wider community members by delivering accessible, inclusive cycling coaching in schools and public spaces. Wider family engagement also to be undertaken creating opprtunties for adult engagement.
Part 1: Safety, Skills and Fun: 30 children per 10 schools
Track Cycling programme: 10 children per 15 sessions
Learn to Ride: 10-12 children per 10 schools
The Cycling Team proposes a three-part youth engagement programme aimed at increasing access to cycling for school aged children across Newport. The project seeks funding to deliver school-based cycling activities and dedicated Velodrome track sessions, developing skills, confidence, and long-term interest in physical activity. This initiative will enhance young people's health, promote cycling as a sport and sustainable transport option, and make use of Newport’s World class cycling venue
Total engaged across the three delivery strands
The work will be monitored through data collection, surveys, interviews and internal reporting
Support for initiatives focused on strengthening community networks
Support for community health or wellbeing interventions