What is Luister’NS?
Luister’NS is NS’s educational programme designed to raise awareness among children and young people about safety on and around the railway, stations and trains. It also addresses social safety. The aim is to give young people the tools to travel safely and responsibly. They learn to recognise and prevent unwanted behaviour, helping to create a safe environment for themselves and others.
Luister’NS is aimed at pupils in years 3 and 4 of primary school and students up to 20 years old. Through interactive guest lessons, practical assignments and films, we make safety tangible and engaging. The guest lessons are delivered in uniform by train drivers, train conductors and/or staff from Safety and Service.
Purpose and Background
Luister’NS was developed by NS to raise awareness among children and young people about safety on and around the railway, stations and trains, as well as social safety. The programme has been running for several years and combines information with experiential learning. We use films such as Knalrood and Moondog to make the lessons engaging and easy to understand.
Our guest lessons show young people how they can travel safely and prevent unwanted behaviour. At the same time, teachers receive practical tools to address the topic in the classroom.
Programmes and Content
Luister’NS offers two main programmes:
Safety on and Around the Railway
- Duration: approximately one hour
- Content: handling dangerous situations near the railway, crossing safely, recognising risks at stations and on trains
- Goal: raise awareness and develop practical safety skills
Social Safety
- Duration: approximately one hour
- Content: dealing with unwanted behaviour on the railway, at stations and on trains; recognising bullying, aggression and other socially unacceptable behaviour
- Goal: teach young people to interact respectfully and safely with fellow travellers and staff
The programmes can be offered separately or combined, tailored to the age and needs of the group.
Guest lessons are available throughout the school year. They can be requested as part of prevention efforts or in response to an incident you wish to address as a teacher.
Request
Requests can be made using the following forms:
Participant Experiences
Our guest lessons leave a lasting impression. Pupils and teachers find the lessons educational, interactive and sometimes even exciting—but above all, valuable. We regularly receive positive feedback from schools across the country.
Pupils often say they found the presentation interesting and educational, and that the stories really stayed with them. Some are shocked by the striking examples, but this helps them better understand how dangerous the railway can be. Teachers report that the enthusiastic delivery makes a strong impression on the class and that the topic continues to be discussed long afterwards.
These responses highlight the importance of taking time together to focus on safety around the railway.
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Are you preparing a school presentation about NS?
Our colleagues are happy to talk about their work, share interesting facts and tell you more about the history of the railway. We also provide useful tips and tricks to help you deliver a successful presentation.