Place of Worship
Children's Activities Risk Assessment Template
The complete guide to creating professional risk assessments for children's activities at places of worship.
Free to use Instant PDF download Updated February 2026
Essential guidance for children's activities safety
Children's activities at places of worship provide valuable opportunities for faith education and community building. Proper safeguarding and risk management ensures these activities are safe for all children.
This guide covers key hazards including safeguarding, supervision ratios, activity-specific risks, and emergency procedures for children's groups.
Community Safety
Community Safety
Activity Benefits
Why children's activities matter
Faith Education
Introduces children to religious teachings and traditions.
Community
Builds friendships and sense of belonging.
Values
Teaches moral values and ethical behavior.
Development
Supports social and emotional development.
Risk Identification
Key hazards & control measures
SafeguardingHigh Risk
Potential Harm
Abuse, neglect, inappropriate contact, online risks.
Control Measures
- DBS checks for all leaders
- Safeguarding training
- Clear reporting procedures
- Two-adult rule
Inadequate SupervisionHigh Risk
Potential Harm
Accidents, injuries, children wandering off.
Control Measures
- Appropriate staff ratios
- Sign-in/out procedures
- Secure room setup
- Authorized collection only
Allergies & MedicalMedium Risk
Potential Harm
Allergic reactions, medical emergencies, untreated conditions.
Control Measures
- Registration forms with medical info
- Allergy awareness
- First aid trained staff
- Emergency contact details
Craft ActivitiesLow Risk
Potential Harm
Cuts, burns, ingestion of materials.
Control Measures
- Age-appropriate materials
- Safety scissors
- Non-toxic supplies
- Close supervision
This guide covers the most common hazards. Our risk assessment wizard includes 20 hazards and 54+ control measures for Children's Activities, sourced from industry guidance — create your assessment in minutes.
Safety Checklist
Children's activities checklist
Safeguarding
- DBS checks current
- Training up to date
- Policy displayed
- Lead contact known
Registration
- Forms completed
- Medical info recorded
- Emergency contacts listed
- Photo consent obtained
Environment
- Room safe and clean
- Hazards removed
- Fire exits clear
- First aid accessible
Collection
- Sign-out completed
- Authorized person verified
- Uncollected child procedure
- Incident log maintained
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