Open House or Parent Tour Risk Assessment
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for open house or parent tour 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 open house or parent tour in school & education settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
- Strengthens community pride and reputation.
- Builds transparency and trust through open communication.
- Encourages parental involvement and volunteer engagement.
- Showcases student work and effective learning environments.
- Provides feedback that informs school improvement.
Typical hazards & measures
- Event security and emergency incidents — Have a named security lead with a radio. Carry out a dynamic risk review during the event. Display a clear emergency contact point and code word for staff to escalate concerns.
- Overcrowding in classrooms — Set maximum occupancy signs. Use appointment slots and queue markers. Offer overflow seating in hallways or open plan spaces to disperse numbers.
- Hot drinks or refreshments — Serve drinks in designated areas only. Use stable tables and signage warning of hot surfaces. Provide lids and encourage seated consumption to reduce spills.
- Safeguarding breaches (open access to sensitive areas) — Lock offices, staff rooms, and IT suites. Restrict playground or outdoor access after dark. Display safeguarding contacts clearly for visitors.
- Unaccompanied exits after dark — Provide adequate outdoor lighting. Assign a staff member or volunteer to car parks at close. Encourage buddy departures for vulnerable visitors.
How to use this template
- Click Create Risk Assessment: Open House or Parent Tour 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.
