Risk Assessments for Schools and Youth Community Groups

The following is a general risk assessment template that gives an overview to activities and associated hazards that you might come across in the parks. This might be useful for you to create your own risk assessments. If you require further information or a copy of our own detailed risk assessments for your records, please email outdoorlearning@theparkstrust.com

  • Parks Trust Public Liability Insurance: Aviva Insurance: 100611344CCI
  • Parks Trust Safeguarding Policy: Policy TPT-1038                                                         
  • We are also have accreditation from:  Institute of Outdoor Learning and Adventuremark through Learning Outside the Classroom

 

Risk

Activity/Task presenting risk

Hazard

Risk Rating

Existing Controls

Residual Risk

1

Bad behaviour, not following instructions

Injury to self or others

M

Teachers/Supervisors to ensure attendees are suitably behaved

L

2

Lost Child

Injury to self, members of public

L

Teachers/Supervisors to account for groups whereabouts

L

3

First Aid

Injury from equipment or outdoor environment

L

Teachers/Supervisors to provide first aid cover. (Parks Trust staff are all first aid trained & carry first aid kits as well)

L

4

Pond Dipping

Various associated with proximity to water from drowning to ill health

L

Teachers/Supervisors to remain with group through activities and help to remind students to follow instructions about water safety. All participants to practice good hygiene. 

L

5

Bush Craft

Use of tools, with injury possible ranging from cuts to bruises and burns

M

Teachers/Supervisors to ensure attendees are suitably behaved.

L

6

River Walk and Activities

Various associated with proximity to water from drowning to ill health

L

Teachers/Supervisors to remain with group through activities and help to remind students to follow instructions about water safety. All participants to practice good hygiene.

L

7

Other Park Users

Dogs, Bikes, Scooters and members of the public

L

Teachers/Supervisors to remain with group through activities and be aware of other users using paths.

L

8

Collecting natural materials, investigating owl pellets, habitat creation

Natural Biohazards

L

Teachers/Supervisors to remain with group through activities. All participants to practice good hygiene.

L

9

Outdoors in elements

Adverse Weather – high winds and lighting

L

Teachers/Supervisors to remain with group through activities. Communicate with The Parks Trust staff if feel session should be moved/postponed.

L

10

Emergency Situation

Extreme situation

L

Teachers/Supervisors to stay with group and contact emergency services if needed.

L