a form of energy that powers things, such as trains

Staying safe near railways

RSHE (PSHE)

Staying safe near water

Dangers on the road

This unit teaches pupils about recognising and avoiding dangers near roads, understanding water safety, staying safe near railways and level crossings and knowing how to call emergency services if needed. Pupils learn to assess risks and make safe choices in different environments.

Staying safe and healthy: How can I stay safe while out and about?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Match the words to their correct definition.

We should never step on a railway track because it could be powered by ...

Trains are very fast and surprisingly quiet.

We need to take care when using level crossings.

If we see or hear a train coming, it's safe to cross at a level crossing.

Match the level crossing barrier signal with whether it is safe or unsafe to cross.

We should always stay {{}} the yellow line on a train platform.

If someone gets into difficulty on a railway track, who should we call?

a section of road painted with black and white stripes

a section of road controlled by traffic lights

a person travelling on foot, including in areas where cars might go

Match the word with the correct definition.

An {{}} is a dangerous situation which needs immediate help.

Cold and moving water are especially dangerous.

We should never go swimming without a trusted adult.

We should wear dark colours at night near roads.

Holding a trusted adult's hand keeps us safe when crossing the road.

Before crossing, we should only look to the left.

Match the statements with whether they are true or false.

If we call 999, we need to say which service we need, {{}} we are and what the emergency is.

Illnesses are easily spread and are caused by tiny living things called ...

Staying safe near railways

Lesson outcome

Content guidance