Download our model policy
Adapt it to suit your trust's context. Our model:
- Takes account of relevant statutory guidance and good practice
- Is approved by Forbes Solicitors
- Includes a template risk assessment in the appendix
Academies are required to have a risk assessment policy under paragraph 16 of part 3 of the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014. It's up to you whether you set this policy centrally as a trust or at school level.
Use the HSE guide to risk assessment
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published guidance on carrying out risk assessments.
It suggests 5 steps for conducting a suitable assessment:
- Identify the hazards
- Decide who might be harmed and how
- Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions
- Record your findings and implement them
- Review your assessment and update if necessary
Examples from trusts
Learning Academy Partnership, a trust
