After-School Clubs Risk Assessment Template
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for after-school clubs in school & education 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 after-school clubs in school & education settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
- Strengthens friendships across classes and year groups.
- Supports working families with structured, supervised time.
- Encourages leadership through mentoring and peer support.
- Builds confidence as learners explore interests and new skills.
- Expands enrichment beyond the timetable, increasing engagement.
Typical hazards & measures
- Online safety and digital activity — Use filtered, monitored connections; approved platforms only; adult screens face the room; disable unsafe sites; never leave pupils online unsupervised; teach reporting; save relevant chat logs per policy.
- Supervision and ratios — Set ratios by age/risk; appoint a session lead; run start/mid/end headcounts; zone spaces so each area is visible; supervise toilets and transitions; brief any cover adult on procedures; record incidents and adjust staffing where pressure points appear.
- Behaviour and prohibited items — Set expectations at the start; park bags in a designated zone; ban aerosols, vapes and sharp items; use staged sanctions; separate incompatible pupils; keep activities flowing to reduce idle time; debrief and log incidents.
- Food allergens and shared snacks — Publish allergen policy; label ingredients; separate prep/eating areas; wash hands before/after; ban high-risk foods if needed; keep auto-injectors accessible; train staff in recognition/response; update allergy lists termly.
- Lighting, housekeeping and wet floors — Switch on route/external lighting early; inspect paths for potholes/ice; place mats at entrances; coordinate with cleaning team; sign wet floors; keep bags off walkways; cover cables; report failed fittings and track fixes.
How to use this template
- Click Create Risk Assessment: After-School Clubs to begin immediately.
- Review suggested hazards and measures, then tailor as needed.
- Download your PDF. Create a free account if you want to save.
FAQ
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Can I download a PDF?
Yes - download a clean, professional PDF at the end.
Can I edit a saved assessment?
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