Is your school Rail Safe Friendly?

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Your school can benefit from joining the Rail Safe Friendly Programme, which offers FREE resources from Network Rail. With just a click, you can access 15-minute presentations designed specifically for KS1, KS2, KS3 and SEND students.

Becoming a Rail Safe Friendly school will allow you to deliver assemblies that empower students to make wise decisions and prioritise their safety. Additionally, they will benefit from complimentary career guidance provided by an industry professional.

Schools can participate in the Rail Safe Friendly Programme and achieve various levels of recognition:

BRONZE

A school must;

Ensure that all students and staff have viewed the rail safety broadcast available through the Learn Live channel.

SILVER

A school must;

First complete the Bronze requirement.

Inform parents and guardians about the rail safety broadcast through various communication methods such as newsletters, assemblies, or social media.

Engage with another school regarding the Rail Safe Friendly Programme and facilitate an email introduction to the programme.

GOLD

A school must;

Fulfil both the Bronze and Silver criteria.

Collaborate with students to create promotional materials like a rail safety video, podcast, or poster, which can be shared on school and social media platforms using this brief.
Participating in this creative activity also enters the school into the Backtrack competition for a chance to win prizes.

FAQ’s
How much does the Rail Safe Friendly Programme cost?

The Rail Safe Friendly Programme, delivered via Learn Live UK, is complimentary for schools, with its videos sponsored by companies in the rail sector.

Why should we show The Rail Safe Friendly Programme videos in schools?

Rail plays a significant role in our daily routines, whether we’re walking, biking, or commuting to school, college, or work. Education is essential in teaching us how to stay safe.

What does subscribing to The Rail Safe Friendly Programme mean to us?

You receive FREE access to the rail safety videos that you can use repeatedly.

Is The Rail Safe Friendly Programme suitable for all ages?

We have collaborated with industry professionals and educators to create specialised content for KS1, KS2, KS3, SEND and above.

We don’t have time in school to show the Rail Safe Friendly Programme videos?

Consider the potential consequences of not sharing rail safety videos in your school. If an incident were to occur involving a student lacking this crucial knowledge, you might find yourself compelled to write an open letter addressing the tragedy. The information you could provide has the power to save lives.

What teachers say:
  • This could be the most important lesson that your children participate in this year
    Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School
    Harrogate
  • Real stories which really made our students listen.  The emotional response to these stories I am sure will stay with them and I hope help them to make safe choices.
    Eastwood High School
    Newton Mearns
  • It is shocking, powerful and worthwhile
    Cheam High School
    Sutton
  • Our school is near a trainline, so it is very much part of daily life for our children.  It is important to raise awareness of the dangers.
    Goostrey Community Primary School
    Goostrey
  • It really made them think about the consequences of what could happen if you are not keeping yourself safe on the railway and the impact this would have on family and friends. 
    Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy
    Castleford
  • A few children commented that they would tell their family and friends not to go near the tracks, which showed they had really taken the message on board. It was encouraging to see them thinking critically and taking the safety advice seriously.
    Rufford Primary School
    Stourbridge
  •  I was surprised by some of the assumptions they wrongly held before watching the video. In particular, some of them have changed their opinion now about whether they should retrieve an object they drop on the train track, and what to do in that situation, and they now understand that wearing gloves won't protect them or that using a stick or net to retrieve an item is also unsafe.
    St John Paul II Primary
    Glasgow
  • The Year 1 children were highly engaged with the safety video presentation. The visual content and clear messaging were very effective in capturing their attention throughout. The use of age-appropriate language and relatable scenarios helped the children understand the key messages around rail safety. They responded well to the interactive elements and were eager to ask questions and discuss what they had learned afterwards. It was evident that the video made a strong impression and supported our ongoing efforts to teach the importance of safety in a meaningful and memorable way.
    Rufford Primary School
    Stourbridge
  • KS1 enjoyed the story book element and could choose the safest option with confidence. Lots of talking and involvement from them.
    Newport Primary School
    Newport
  • They were very engaged and learnt all the important messages of staying safe around trains and the tracks.
    Hope Community School
    Southampton
  • The Rail Safe Friendly programmes give a really good platform to begin railway safety discussions.
    Beardall Fields
    Nottingham
  • Our students did not realise the dangers of the railways. I feel more confident now that they will take care on the railways.
    Saint Pius X Catholic High School
    Rotherham
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The information you could provide has the power to save lives.

Consider the potential consequences of not sharing rail safety videos in your school. If an incident were to occur involving a student lacking this crucial knowledge, you might find yourself compelled to write an open letter addressing the tragedy.

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