Premises: risk assessments

You need to have risk assessments for the control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH). Use our template to help you, plus see the rules on what your assessments need to cover and get tips on how to carry one out.

Understand what you need to consider before bringing a dog, such as a therapy dog, into school. Adapt and use our model policy and template risk assessment to make sure you keep pupils, staff and the dog, safe and happy.

You're required to have an up-to-date fire risk assessment. Understand the guidance, and see a template from a fire and rescue service.

Carry out a playground risk assessment to manage risk and keep your school community safe. See examples from a school and a council, and get guidance on assessing hazards.

See template risk assessments for pedestrian and vehicle access and movement on site.