Before and after-school clubs: risk assessments

See examples and templates of risk assessments for breakfast and after-school club wraparound care.

Last reviewed on 14 March 2023
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Contents
  1. See school examples
  2. Download a model risk assessment

See school examples Juniper Hill School in Buckinghamshire has a breakfast club risk assessment that includes space to record: The hazard Who is at risk What is already being done to prevent the risk What further action is necessary Risk level (high, medium or low) Whose responsibility it is Any additional information/notes George Spicer Primary School in Enfield, London, has risk assessments for 2 sites that cover both after-school clubs and breakfast clubs: They include control measures around: Staff suitability and awareness of procedures Site suitability Security Supervision Missing children Slips, trips and falls Download a model risk assessment The Welsh Government has published guidance on offering free breakfasts in primary schools in Wales. Annex B (page 21) includes a risk assessment template for operating free breakfast sessions, which may be a useful reference for schools running breakfast clubs. The template includes space to record: The hazard The group of people at risk from the hazard The level of risk Existing control measures Additional control measures needed Residual risk after control measures have been taken The document also identifies some potential hazards, including: Poor security