Students will learn:

• Embedded into our rail safety workshops, we will introduce your students to some of the jobs people do in the rail industry – specifically at the station and on the train.
• We will cover some of the ways in which these people help to keep us safe, provide us with information and make our rail experience a positive one.
• The workshop will be interactive. To bring the learning to life, students will dress up and role play scenarios, such as being the train guard and checking passengers’ tickets.
• The messages, visuals and language used promote inclusion, challenge stereotypes, and broaden aspirations.

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop has been created for EYFS students, however we can adapt this workshop for other ages and for students with additional needs.

By completing this workshop, your students will qualify for a free train trip with us!

How long does this workshop last?

We recommend 45-60 minutes for this workshop.

What are teachers saying about our workshops?

“Fantastic workshop which was extremely engaging for the children. They retained all the information taught and were extremely excited about travelling on the train with the team. The workshop engaged the children well and opened up questions about future careers within the train industry. Would highly recommend to participate in this scheme. Ellie and Barb were fantastic with the children and their knowledge.” – Tammy Dowle, Cotham Gardens Primary School, Bristol

Students will learn:

• Embedded into our rail safety workshop, we will introduce your students to a range of jobs in the rail industry – at the station, on the train and around the railway.
• We will cover some of the ways in which these people help to keep us safe, provide us with information and make our rail experience a positive one.
• The workshop will be interactive. To bring the learning to life, students will dress up and role play, such as being the dispatcher and signalling to the train driver that it is safe for the train to depart.
• The messages, visuals and language used promote inclusion, challenge stereotypes, and broaden aspirations.

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop has been created for KS1, however we can adapt this workshop for other ages and for students with additional needs.

By completing this workshop, your students will qualify for a free train trip with us!

How long does this workshop last?

We recommend 60 minutes for this workshop.

What are teachers saying about our workshops?

“Children stopped me in the corridor to say how much fun they’d had!
The children loved it, especially the dressing up and loved sharing their ideas.”

Hilary Fisher, Manor Fields Primary School

Students will learn:

• Alongside delivery of the key rail safety messages, we will introduce your students to a wide range of jobs in the railway industry – at the station, on the train and around the railway.
• We will introduce the concept of personal strengths (skills and attributes) and the part these play in being effective at your job. For example, a train driver needs to like working on their own, be able to concentrate for long periods of time, be good at following instructions and cope well under pressure.
• The workshop will be interactive. To bring the learning to life, students will dress up and role play as train drivers, dispatchers, engineers etc.
• The messages, visuals and language used promote inclusion, challenge stereotypes, and broaden aspirations.

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop has been created for Years 3 & 4, however we can adapt this workshop for other ages and for students with additional needs.

By completing this workshop, your students will qualify for a free train trip with us!

How long does this workshop last?

We recommend 90 minutes for this workshop.

What are teachers saying about our workshops?

“The rail careers workshop gave the children live action detail and examples of what jobs are available and what qualities you need. The pupils had to choose other children they thought had the qualities needed to be successful at the jobs, such as focusing or being courteous. Really interactive and friendly team, the children were engaged throughout and had opportunities to get involved. They enjoyed receiving stickers for great behaviour.” – Miss J Withers, Wilden All Saints, Worcestershire

Students will learn:

• Alongside delivery of the key rail safety messages, we will introduce your students to a wide range of jobs in the railway industry – at the station, on the train, on and around the tracks, and behind the scenes (e.g. an office or depot).
• We will introduce the concept of personal strengths (skills and attributes) and the part these play in being effective at your job.
• Students will reflect on their own personal strengths and areas for development.
• Students will consider the skills and attributes needed for a particular career and identify members of their class they think would be well-suited to this role as a result. For example, a customer host needs to be organised, polite, friendly and patient, and enjoy interacting with other people.
• The workshop will be interactive. To bring the learning to life, students will dress up and role play as dispatchers, ticket office workers, customer hosts etc.
• The messages, visuals and language used promote inclusion, challenge stereotypes, and broaden aspirations.

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop has been created for Years 5 & 6, however we can adapt this workshop for other ages and for students with additional needs.

By completing this workshop, your students will qualify for a free train trip with us!

How long does this workshop last?

We recommend 90 minutes for this workshop.

What are teachers saying about our workshops?

“The whole process was brilliantly arranged throughout. The work was pitched perfectly, everything was engaging throughout and the children learned a great deal about the railway and potential future careers in this industry.” – Marie Stone, Sticklands CofE Primary School, Dorset

Students will learn:

• Alongside delivery of the key rail safety messages, we will introduce your students to a wide range of jobs in the railway industry – at the station, on the train, on and around the tracks, and behind the scenes (e.g. an office or depot).
• We will introduce the concept of personal strengths (skills and attributes) and the part these play in being effective at your job.
• Students will reflect on their own personal strengths and areas for development.
• Students will consider the skills and attributes needed for a particular career and identify members of their class they think would be well-suited to this role as a result. For example, a customer host needs to be organised, polite, friendly and patient, and enjoy interacting with other people.
• We will also introduce the students to some of the pathways available to someone interested in a career in the rail industry, such as apprenticeships, and share some aspirational case studies.
• The messages, visuals and language used promote inclusion, challenge stereotypes, and broaden aspirations.

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop has been created for Years 7-13, however we can adapt this workshop for other ages and for students with additional needs.

By completing this workshop, your students will qualify for a free train trip with us!

How long does this workshop last?

We recommend 60-90 minutes for this workshop.

What are teachers saying about our workshops?

“We really enjoyed our visit from Platform today. The students were introduced to ideas around rail safety and careers, delivered in a way that was accessible and engaging for our young people. Looking forward to hopefully working with Platform again in the future. Thank you!”

Careers Fairs & Events

Our team is happy to attend careers fairs and other events to showcase the wide range of exciting roles available, from engineering and operations to technology and customer service.

Get in touch to discuss how we can support your event and help students discover the incredible careers that rail has to offer!