This engaging railway safety lesson helps pupils develop an understanding of the risks associated with railways and how to stay safe around tracks, stations and level crossings. Through note-taking, discussion and creative activities, pupils will explore key railway safety messages before creating their own information resource to educate others. The lesson also provides opportunities to develop literacy, communication and digital skills while promoting safe decision-making.
How To Use
Begin the lesson by explaining that pupils will become railway safety ambassadors, creating a resource to teach other children how to stay safe around railways. Use the railway safety video to introduce key messages, encouraging pupils to take notes as they watch. Facilitate a class discussion to identify the most important safety points before pupils create a leaflet, poster, presentation, video or non-chronological report. Conclude the lesson with peer feedback, allowing pupils to evaluate how effectively their resources communicate railway safety advice and engage their intended audience.
