Community Rail Lancashire is delighted to have been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge, recognising the work of our TrainED team in helping young people learn about the railway and travel safely and confidently.

The TrainED team works with schools across Lancashire, delivering fun and engaging workshops and activities that bring learning to life. They help pupils understand how to use the railway safely, build confidence in travelling by train and discover the benefits of sustainable travel.

Through school workshops and visits to railway stations, including Accrington Eco Station, pupils get the chance to learn outside the classroom and experience the railway first hand. The team covers a range of topics, including rail safety, sustainability, railway confidence and how trains connect people and places. They also introduce young people to the wide range of jobs and careers available within the railway industry, helping them understand the opportunities that could be open to them in the future.

The LOtC Quality Badge recognises the quality of these learning experiences and the way Community Rail Lancashire manages safety and risk. It also gives teachers confidence when planning visits and activities with the TrainED team.

We are really proud of this achievement and would like to thank everyone involved in delivering our education programme. We look forward to welcoming more schools and young people to learn with us and discover all that the railway has to offer!

The Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge is awarded by the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC). It is a nationally recognised award that recognises organisations providing high-quality educational experiences and having effective safety and risk management arrangements in place.

To find out more about the LOtC Quality Badge and the work of the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom, visit www.lotc.org.uk.