Switched On is a free educational rail safety programme. In order to continue to deliver high quality, engaging resources we have introduced a registration page requiring users to sign up to be able to download resources. This helps us to evaluate content to make sure it meets the needs of educators and their pupils.

At the station with Suzi

Some pupils may already be familiar with the train station but others may not. This interactive quiz uses real-life images and a labelling activity to help children recognise and become more familiar with key features they might find at the train station. Pupils will...

Switched On travels with Suzi badge certificate

Join Suzi and her mum on their favourite trip to the nature reserve. Along the way there are a number of stops where pupils can complete activities to earn their Switched On badges. Print off the certificate before starting the resources and allow pupils to colour in...

Live Assembly

Watch our recorded live assembly to bring the learning of railway safety to life through a variety of different formats including videos, games and discussion with a rail safety ambassador!

Build a station with Station Manager Sarah

A fun hands-on activity that encourage pupils to build their own ‘local’ station using different materials and props. They can then act out safety scenarios, showcasing their Switched On learning. Pupils can earn their Switched On: Sign Spotter badge. To run this...

What’s that sound?

Pupils are presented with a level crossing and station scene – they can click around and listen to different sounds. Are they sounds that help keep them safe e.g. a guard’s whistle? What else might they hear? This earns them their Sound Spotter badge. To run this...