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In this session, you will try this game to see just how hard it can be to sneak past a train and learn why you should never trespass on the railways. The stakes are high, and the consequences can be severe, so it's crucial to understand the dangers and stay safe.
As you move through a crowded train station, it’s easy to get distracted by the hustle and bustle. But remember, this can be dangerous. The key to safety is staying alert and adjusting your focus to take in what's happening around you. Pay attention to the environment, stay aware, and make smart decisions as you navigate through these high-risk scenarios.
Safety message
- Complete frequent headcounts, especially during transitions and activities, to ensure no one is missing and everyone remains safe.
- Always complete a register at the start of the meeting to record who is present.
- If you are meeting or going out from your usual meeting place, remember there must be a designated leader in charge, who is not counted in the adult to young person ratio.
- Always remember to risk assess and plan for free time, even if it's just the first five minutes of the meeting.
- Activities start when the first person arrives and end when the last person leaves, including leaders and their children.
- Remember to review your risk assessment to ensure you have enough adults, which may be more than the minimum ratio.
- Maintain and keep medical records up to date, check for any allergies or intolerances, this way you can plan to have the right resources.
- Check the space is for hazards, keep the exits clear, and know the location of the nearest first aid kits.
Activities
Play trespassing train
Try this game to see just how hard it can be to sneak past a train and learn why you should never trespass on the railways
Distracted! You’ve crossed the line
In a crowded train station, you can easily be distracted which can be dangerous. Adjust your focus and take in what’s happening around you
Preparation
Equipment
- Torch
- Scrap paper
- Pens or pencils
- Something to mark lines (for example, chalk, masking tape, or rope)
- Device to play music
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Session notes
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