At Carlisle Support Services, safety is more than a priority. We see it as a shared responsibility rooted in our values and delivered through our people. Thus, we are proud to announce the renewal of our sponsorship for the Rail Safe Friendly Programme, a vital initiative we have actively supported over the past year as part of our wider Social Value and ESG strategy.
Shockingly, rail safety education is not currently part of the national curriculum, leaving a significant gap in knowledge that can put young lives at risk. The Rail Safe Friendly Programme was created in 2023 as a response to the tragic loss of 11-year-old Harrison Ballantyne, who died after coming into contact with live overhead power lines near a railway depot. In Harrison’s memory, the programme aims to prevent further tragedies by delivering engaging, impactful rail safety education to young people of all ages via an online learning platform.
The Rail Safe Friendly Programme offers free, accessible learning modules to educate young people on the risk and dangers associated with the railway. Delivered via the Learn Live platform, it streams essential safety content directly to schools across the UK with no additional cost and equipment required.
Since its launch in March 2023, the programme has reached more than 4 million students in over 10,000 schools across the UK. However, with over 22,000 schools still to go, the need for continued awareness and support is pressing. That’s where Carlisle Support Services has stepped in as a sponsor and an active partner in delivery. Our dedicated teams are always ready to support local institutions, facilitate engagement, and promote programme awareness in the communities we operate. The community engagement aims to build a culture of safety that reaches far beyond the classroom.
We constantly encourage our colleagues and teams to get involved by:
Every small action makes a big lifesaving difference in raising awareness and promoting a culture of safety.
The Rail Safe Friendly Programme awards Bronze, Silver, or Gold status to participating schools based on their level of engagement. With a national goal to see every UK school enrolled by 2027, Carlisle is committed to accelerating that momentum. We believe in empowering schools to take part, supporting educators through the process, and ensuring that rail safety becomes embedded in every child’s learning experience.
Renewing our sponsorship reflects a long-term commitment to social value, safety, and community development. As we move forward, Carlisle Support Services remains deeply invested in creating a safer, better-informed future for young people across the UK. Together with our colleagues, community partners, and the dedicated Learn Live team, we’re helping to make the vision ‘every child deserves to be safe,’ a reality.
For more information or to download free rail safety resources, visit www.railsafefriendly.com.
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