'We are incredibly grateful' - Celebrations held as nursery school in Boston launches bike initiative
Celebrations have taken place to mark the launch of a balance bike initiative at a nursery school in Boston.
Boston Nursery School is now the proud owner of a fleet of balance bikes, funded through a grant from Lincolnshire County Council’s Best Start Family Hubs programme.
Balance bikes help children learn how to balance on a bike before introducing pedals.
They build core strength, coordination and spatial awareness, the nursery school said, adding: “This approach supports smoother transitions to pedal bikes and encourages a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity.”
The nursery school recently welcomed the Mayor and Mayor of Boston Coun Barrie Pierpoint and Pamela Love, plus Nicky Myers, head of service for early years and childcare support at Lincolnshire County Council, to mark the launch of the initiative.
Children proudly demonstrated their new skills during the launch, showcasing their growing confidence, coordination and enjoyment.
As well as being used in school, families will be able to borrow the bikes at weekends. This, the nursery school, says ensures that all children, regardless of circumstance, have the opportunity to develop the key skills associated with riding a bike and experience the joy of the pastime.
Ella Masterton, head of school at Boston Nursery School, said they were ‘incredibly grateful’ for the grant that made the scheme possible.
“This initiative is about much more than bikes,” she said. “It’s about giving every child the best possible start – building confidence, independence and physical skills while also supporting families to continue that learning at home.