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
- Expands enrichment beyond the timetable, increasing engagement.
- Encourages leadership through mentoring and peer support.
- Strengthens friendships across classes and year groups.
- Provides pathways into community teams and lifelong hobbies.
- Builds confidence as learners explore interests and new skills.
Typical hazards & measures
- Safeguarding and controlled access — Keep external doors on controlled entry; sign in all adults; issue visitor badges; restrict rooms not in use; maintain visibility through door glazing; operate two-adult rule where feasible; challenge unknown adults promptly and log concerns.
- Weather exposure for outdoor clubs — Check forecasts; provide hats/sunscreen and hydration; move to sheltered/indoor plans for rain/wind/poor air; cancel for lightning/high winds; track attendance through relocations; dry wet floors on re-entry; message parents promptly.
- 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.
- 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.
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
Do I need an account to start?
You can begin filling out your risk assessment straight away. Create a free account if you want to save your work.
Can I download a PDF?
Yes - download a clean, professional PDF at the end.
Can I edit a saved assessment?
Yes, personal and unlimited members can edit saved assessments from the account dashboard.
