{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EAre you part of the Young Leaders\u0027 Scheme? Join the Track and Train team! You\u0027ll help teach younger Scouts about railway safety while working towards completing your Missions.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EWhat is the Track and Train scheme?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis new scheme, in partnership with the Rail Industry, is designed to spread important rail safety messages to groups, while also helping young people complete their volunteer hours for their top awards, including the Young Leader\u0027s Scheme.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EWhy is learning about railway safety so important?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EEvery year the Rail Industry experiences over 19,000 trespass incidents across the network. \u0026nbsp;Since 2017, there\u2019s been an average of 4,032 incidents per year involving young people under the age of 18. That\u2019s 77 incidents per week where young people are putting themselves in serious danger.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThese incidents happen for various reasons: a dog running on to a level crossing, people taking a shortcut across the tracks, collecting a ball that\u2019s been kicked on to the railway or even trying to get a perfect backdrop for an Instagram photo.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003ESome of these incidents result in life changing injuries or tragically, a loss of life.\u0026nbsp; Many of them could be prevented through improved rail safety education and awareness.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EHow it works?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELearn about how to stay safe on and around the railway\u003C/strong\u003E -\u0026nbsp;We suggest spending 2-3 hours on this. You can attend a webinar, read the factsheets below and check out these websites:\n\u003Cul style=\u0022margin-top: 0cm; list-style-type: circle;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.networkrail.co.uk/communities/safety-in-the-community/safety-education/\u0022\u003ESafety education - Network Rail\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://backtrackcompetition.co.uk/\u0022\u003EHome - Backtrack Rail Anti-trespassing Competition\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.railsafetyweek.org/\u0022\u003ERail Safety Week\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESpeak to your leader\u003C/strong\u003E - Work with your leader to source groups where you can run a session. You can choose to work independently or with a buddy.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResearch your session plans and activities\u003C/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u2013 Spend 1-2 hours planning your sessions. We have a helpful programme planning tool with suggested activities for all age groups.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERun your sessions\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 We suggest spending around 1 hour teaching young people about safety on and around the railway in each session.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELog your sessions\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 After each session, record what you\u2019ve done on the Track and Train in your ESYL Logbook. You can also order a free pin badge from Scout Stores, available to all Track and Train team members.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdate your CV\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 Don\u2019t forget to add your volunteer experience to your CV!\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EWhat does this count towards?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThat depends on which higher award you\u0027re aiming for.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETake a look at the pages below to see what\u0027s needed for your specific award. 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