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Prom & Graduation Risk Assessment Template

The complete guide to creating professional risk assessments for proms, graduation ceremonies, and end-of-year celebrations.

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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 prom and graduation safety

Proms and graduation ceremonies mark significant milestones in students' lives, celebrating achievements and creating lasting memories. These high-profile events require comprehensive planning to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience.

This guide covers everything you need to create a thorough risk assessment—from venue selection and crowd management to transport arrangements, food safety, and emergency procedures for large celebrations.

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Educational
Activity Benefits

Why proms and graduations matter

Milestone Celebration

Marks milestones and celebrates collective achievement.

Social Confidence

Builds confidence in formal social settings and etiquette.

Peer Bonds

Strengthens peer bonds before transition to new stages.

Leadership Skills

Encourages student leadership in planning and delivery.

Risk Identification

Key hazards & control measures

Crowd ManagementHigh Risk
Potential Harm

Crowding at entry/exits, dance floor surges, bottlenecks, panic.

Control Measures
  • Capacity limits enforced
  • Multiple entry/exit points
  • Staff positioned throughout
  • Clear evacuation routes
Security & AccessHigh Risk
Potential Harm

Gatecrashers, unauthorized entry, theft, safeguarding breaches.

Control Measures
  • Ticket-only entry enforced
  • ID checks at door
  • Security staff present
  • Secure cloakroom
Food & DrinkMedium Risk
Potential Harm

Allergic reactions, food poisoning, drink contamination.

Control Measures
  • Allergens clearly labelled
  • Professional caterers used
  • Staff monitor refreshments
  • Allergy info collected
TransportMedium Risk
Potential Harm

Accidents, dispersal risks, safeguarding concerns after event.

Control Measures
  • Transport arrangements confirmed
  • Safe pick-up area
  • Staff supervise departure
  • Emergency contacts held

This guide covers the most common hazards. Our risk assessment wizard includes 25 hazards and 61+ control measures for Prom or Graduation Event, sourced from industry guidance — create your assessment in minutes.

Safety Checklist

Prom and graduation checklist

Venue

  • Fire exits checked
  • Capacity confirmed
  • Staging secure
  • Lighting tested

Security

  • Entry system ready
  • ID checks planned
  • Cloakroom secure
  • Staff briefed

Catering

  • Allergens labelled
  • Hygiene verified
  • Water available
  • Dietary needs met

Welfare

  • First aid ready
  • Quiet space available
  • Transport arranged
  • Emergency plan

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