Using hands on bicycle maintenance combined with structured mentoring and pastoral support, our programmes help learners build confidence, develop essential social skills and re-engage with education. We work directly in schools to deliver personalised interventions that compliment the existing curriculum and support the needs of each individual student.
Founded in 2023 by Dan Johnson, an experienced secondary school Drama teacher with nearly 15 years experience in the classroom and a lifelong passion for cycling, SpokeUP brings a unique blend of teaching expertise and practical knowledge. Dan’s experience working with students facing complex social and economic challenges has shaped a provision focused on positive engagement of at-risk learners.
SpokeUP is run and delivered by Dan Johnson, a former drama teacher, a bike tinkering fanatic for 30 years and a volunteer bike mechanic at RideOn cycling charity in Exeter for the past 5 years.
SpokeUP delivers alternative provision in Devon and surrounding counties designed to reduce exclusions and re-engage students who struggle in traditional classrooms. Our programmes provide schools with practical solutions that focus on behaviour, engagement and measurable improvement.
Through bicycle maintenance, mentoring and behaviour support, learners develop real world skills, confidence and motivation. These experiences give students a renewed sense of purpose and improve their ability to succeed both in and out of school.
We work in close partnership with schools and multi-academy trusts to deliver tailored interventions. Each programme is designed to meet the needs of vulnerable learners while aligning with the school’s wider educational objectives.
By using bike maintenance as a tool we help students develop resilience, transferable skills and a renewed commitment to learning.
Hands on skills, mentoring and positive pathways for students who need it most. Connect with us to start making a difference.
