School minibus: risk assessments

Schools examples

Primary school

• St Christopher's Prep School (see 'minibus driver's risk assessment')

Secondary school 

• Park High School (see page 11 of the 'school minibus policy') 

Special school 

• Hillingdon Manor School (see appendix 4 of its 'school visits policy')

Examples from other organisations

Hertfordshire Grid for Learning has a risk assessment for minibus travel during off-site visits. Download the file ('Travel minibus') from the bottom of its risk assessments page.

The 'outside travel' risk assessment of Ludlow Swimming Club covers minibus transport. 

Minibus safety: guidance from a union

Guidance from the National Education Union (NEU) sets out information on:

• Legal requirements for school minibuses
• Drivers' responsibilities
• Recommended training for minibus drivers
• Recommended safety checks for minibuses

Create your own risk assessment

Use the templates in our article to create your own risk assessment.