Our training

We have a suite of training options available for all people in the rail industry, regardless of role, location and local needs.

What we offer 

• E-learning modules - for individual completion online with the following outcomes:
  • • Raises awareness of vulnerability on the rail network
    • Equips rail staff to play their part in identifying vulnerable children.
    • Increases rail staff capability and confidence of escalation routes and the right steps to take when dealing with a vulnerable young person or adult.
    • A scenario-based assessment to confirm knowledge and understanding of contextualised safeguarding, vulnerabilities, and actions to take.
    • Modules and assessment take takes up to 30 mins with minimal business disruption
• Live online training – bespoke to the business requirements via Teams or Zoom
• Face-to-face training for Safeguarding Champions – delivered at a location of your choice with a view to developing a community of champions offering ongoing support
• Bite-sized training – a suite of recorded 10-minute presentations covering a range of specific areas, for example: County Lines, Unwanted Sexual Behaviour, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Neurodiversity and Domestic Abuse

With the help, support and leadership of Railway Children we have been able to disseminate the SRS and implement a safeguarding strategy across GWR. This has already made a huge impact to the vulnerable people who travel within our network

Paula Durrans, Head of Security at Great Western Railway

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