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.

Stay off the tracks – KS2 films

Developed in collaboration with the rail industry, this film uses animation to help pupils understand the real injuries and effects that could happen to a person if they interact unsafely with the railway. This resource has been designed and is appropriate for the...

Stay off the tracks – KS3 films

Developed in collaboration with the rail industry, these two films use visual effects and prosthetics to educate students on the significant risk the railway environment poses and encourages them to develop safe, Switched On decision-making. This resource has been...

Stay off the tracks – KS4 films

Developed in collaboration with the rail industry, these two films use visual effects and prosthetics to illustrate the life-changing consequences of interacting improperly with the railway environment. This resource has been designed and is appropriate for the KS4...

Types of level crossings

Pupils will be introduced to the two main types of level crossings: ‘protected’ and ‘unprotected’ level crossings. They’ll explore the key safety measures and signage around these level crossings, before putting their Switched On skills...

Level crossings 1-0-1 resource

Level crossings come in different shapes, sizes and with different safety measures that we all need to be aware of. This interactive resource is designed to get students clued up on how to stay safe at this important part of the railway environment. To run this...