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Use this template before a pupil who uses crutches starts or returns to school. The person responsible for health and safety in your school (usually the headteacher) should fill it in.
You'll want to:
- Consult:
- The pupil and their parents
- Any staff members who may be affected, including teachers and site staff
- Adapt it based on the specific circumstances of your school
Make sure you have a personal emergency evacuation plan (PEEP) to go alongside this assessment.
Examples of risk assessments
Example from the Northern Ireland government
Northern Ireland's Education Authority has a sample risk assessment for pupils on crutches.
It covers areas such as:
- Access to the school
- Circulation space around the school
- Housekeeping
- Bathrooms
Find the pupil returning to school on crutches risk assessment under the heading 'generic school risk assessments'.
As part of a protocol for accepting pupils back into school
