Risk Assessment Template to Be Used for Visits Submitted on Exeant

Invasion Games NOTE THE FOLLOWING

Ongoing risk assessment – the most essential element:1. Apply the control measures 2. Monitor how effective they are 3. Change, adapt, revise as required Significant Hazards with Potential to cause harm Control Measures Risk Rating (LxS)

Environment (Room/ Area)  Weather – frozen pitches/ boggy  Teacher to ensure weather conditions and playing surface pitches/hard ground/sun exposure/foggy suitable for activity.  Pitches/ Playing area  Obstacles on the playing area or  Playing area checked for obstacles and hazards - removed or Establishment Sports Halls perimeterNAME (litter/lose OF SCHOOL equipment/animal adequateRoom/Area playing area found. AREA FOR THE LESSON faeces) Risk Assessor NAME OF PERSON WHO COMPLETED RISK ASSESSMENT Date DATE RISK ASSESSED Review Date DATE FOR REVIEW  Inappropriate space for pupils  Ensure there is enough space for the pupils to work in safely, with clear runoff areas.

Activity / Lesson  Inappropriate lesson tasks for the age/size or  Teacher has knowledge of the class abilities and plans tasks fitness abilities of the group accordingly.  Rugby  Non contact rugby at primary level.  Football  Poor technique used in passing, tackling,  Teacher has good knowledge of activity techniques and  Netball offensive and defensive play appropriate teaching styles and progressions. Teacher to monitor  Basketball pupil’s technique and provide feedback. If teaching contact rugby teacher must have attended Rugby Ready Course and  Hockey recommended Scrum Ready.

 Lift/moving equipment  Both Teacher and pupils aware of how to lift/move equipment using the correct technique and securing the equipment

 Collision with another pupil  Teacher to ensure the area is large enough for the activity and an appropriate ratio used for lesson and good classroom management group/activity.

 Students not warmed up appropriately  Warm up and cool down to match the age, experience of group and activity.

 Being struck by hard implement or ball  Ensure sufficient space between students and remind pupils to remain focused.  Hockey sticks should be kept below waist height, softer balls recommended for hard surfaces.  Goal keepers suitably protected according to relevant NGB

 Inappropriate use of equipment or broken  Equipment visually checked by teacher at the start of the lesson. damaged equipment. Differentiated equipment used to match the needs of the group.  Rugby Goal posts appropriately padded. Corner posts flexible and suitable height. Free standing goals weighted down and secure.  Equipment should be stored safely and securely. Persons at risk Students, Staff, TA’s , INA’s, supporting adults.