Are you Switched On for every journey you make?
With a focus on developing decision making skills, pupils will learn to identify potential dangers on their own journeys, along with spotting risky behaviours in others. Open the map below and choose a resource to start.
Teacher guidance
All activities are supported with teacher guidance notes for ease, outlining everything you need to know to deliver our resources with confidence. Each guidance document 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 7-11 resources
We recommend exploring the Switched On for every journey programme through the interactive map at the top of the page. However you can also browse the individual resources below.
Inspired by the story of Arlo and his first independent adventure on a train journey, pupils will learn about hazards associated with rail travel; at rail stations, near rail tracks and level crossings.
Watch our recorded live assembly to bring the learning of railway safety to life through a variety of different formats including videos, quizzes and discussions with a rail safety ambassador!
The fate of a group of friends is now in your class’ hands. Watch three short scenario films where the action is paused before a “crunch” moment. Can your pupils help them make a Switched On decision to ensure the safety of the group?
An audio case study which explores Rodrigo and one bad decision, with discussion prompts at the end.
Now its time to put all your Switched On knowledge to the test and answer the set of true or false questions in this quiz acitivity.
Can pupils work out who’s switched on during their travels and who is distracted? Time to change those switched off thoughts.