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Wildlife Watching Risk Assessment Template
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for wildlife watching in forest schools settings. Tailor hazards and measures to your needs and download a professional PDF. Add your own branding.
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What this covers.
This template focuses on typical risks and controls for wildlife watching in forest schools settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
Teaches patience and stillness through quiet wildlife observation.
Links to learning about food chains, adaptations, and shelter use.
Strengthens nature connection through focused animal encounters.
Develops binocular use and observation of animal behavior and habitats.
Fosters empathy, wonder, and respect for wild creatures.
Typical hazards & measures
Handling wildlife
— Children are told never to catch or handle animals, including frogs, insects, or birds. Observation only is allowed. Any necessary handling is done by trained staff with gloves.
Students with additional needs
— Staff are informed of individual needs. Instructions are given visually and verbally. Activity is adapted to allow sensory-friendly observation. Staff monitor regulation and allow breaks when needed.
Group spread / children wandering
— Boundaries are marked visually. Whistle calls and buddy systems are in place. Regular headcounts are done. Children are briefed on staying within line of sight.
Exposure to carcasses or remains
— Children are instructed not to touch dead animals or feathers. Discussion may take place at a distance if suitable. Adults remove remains with gloves.
Animal waste exposure
— Children are told not to touch droppings, feathers, or carcasses. Gloves and antibacterial wipes are carried. Sample handling is adult-only. Hand washing is done before eating.
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