You’re never too far from the tracks, are you Living Switched On?
Young people often make responsible choices around the tracks but there can be times when their decision making can be compromised. Living Switched On explores a range of themes such peer pressure, the perils of group mindset and the impact of decisions. Activities are flexible and encourage discussion across a range of formats, from interactive games to hard-hitting films.
Why not start with an investigative case study on the button below or browse the other individual resources underneath.
Teacher guidance
All activities are supported with teacher guidance notes for ease, outlining everything you need to know to deliver our resources with confidence. It provides key learning themes, outcomes and curriculum links, as well as additional delivery ideas and methods to support the use of the resources in the classroom and tips for remote learning.
Teacher guidance can be accessed and downloaded alongside the activities on each resource page.
All 12-16 resources
Browse the individual 12-16 resources below.
The electrified railway system in the UK is expanding, creating faster more sustainable ways of travelling. But it also carries a number of dangers when treated without care and attention. This gameshow-style resource will test your students’ knowledge of the railway environment and teach them how to navigate complex situations involving peer pressure.
Social media content is everywhere – but is it safe? Mimicking real-life scenarios this resource uses debate activities to spark discussion and foster critical thinking around social media content creation, peer influence, online stunts, and digital safety.
This resource is designed to deter students from partaking in unsafe behaviours around the railway, by highlighting the danger of the electricity used on the network, using a series of in-classroom science experiments.
Big Manny is a social media influencer and an expert on all things science. He has used his knowledge and expertise to create three social media videos, that demonstrate the science behind the main dangers present on the railway, as well as the impact of making unsafe decisions.
Watch our recorded live assembly to bring rail safety learning to life through a variety of informative videos and interactive discussion-based activities, including an opportunity to hear a Q&A with rail safety ambassadors!
When surrounded by peers, living up to best safety practices in the rail environment can easily slip from our attention. Identify and address unsafe behaviours including misuse of train station escalators and sitting on the platform edge.