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Open House Risk Assessment Template

The complete guide to creating professional risk assessments for open houses, parent tours, and school showcase events.

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Free to use Instant PDF download Updated February 2026

In This Guide

1 Introduction & Overview 2 Activity Benefits 3 Hazards & Control Measures 4 Safety Checklist 5 Related Guides

The essential guide to open house safety

Open houses and parent tours build vital connections between schools and families, showcasing student work and school facilities. These high-attendance events require careful planning to manage visitors safely while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere.

This guide covers everything you need to create a thorough risk assessment—from visitor management and crowd control to fire safety, safeguarding, and evening event considerations.

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Educational
Activity Benefits

Why open houses matter

Trust Building

Builds transparency and trust through open communication.

Showcase Work

Showcases student work and effective learning environments.

Parent Engagement

Encourages parental involvement and volunteer engagement.

Community Pride

Strengthens community pride and school reputation.

Risk Identification

Key hazards & control measures

Crowd ManagementHigh Risk
Potential Harm

Crowding, blocked exits, bottlenecks in corridors and classrooms.

Control Measures
  • Timed arrival slots offered
  • One-way routes where possible
  • Staff positioned at bottlenecks
  • Fire exits kept clear
SafeguardingHigh Risk
Potential Harm

Unauthorized access, unsupervised visitors, children wandering.

Control Measures
  • Visitor sign-in required
  • Badges issued to all visitors
  • Sensitive areas secured
  • Staff visible throughout
Parking & TrafficMedium Risk
Potential Harm

Vehicle collisions, pedestrian injuries in car park areas.

Control Measures
  • Parking marshals deployed
  • Pedestrian routes marked
  • Speed limits enforced
  • Alternative parking promoted
Slips & TripsMedium Risk
Potential Harm

Falls on stairs, trips over displays, wet entrance floors.

Control Measures
  • Cables secured or covered
  • Wet floor signs used
  • Good lighting throughout
  • Displays stable and secure

This guide covers the most common hazards. Our risk assessment wizard includes 21 hazards and 61+ control measures for Open House or Parent Tour, sourced from industry guidance — create your assessment in minutes.

Safety Checklist

Open house checklist

Pre-Event

  • Risk assessment complete
  • Staff briefed
  • Routes planned
  • Sign-in ready

Venue

  • Fire exits clear
  • Lighting adequate
  • Displays secure
  • Toilets signed

Parking

  • Marshals positioned
  • Routes marked
  • Disabled access
  • Overflow arranged

Safety

  • First aid available
  • Sensitive areas locked
  • Staff visible
  • Emergency plan ready

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