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Holiday Club / Play Scheme Risk Assessment — Generated Instantly for £29
Describe your holiday club or play scheme — venue, age range, activities and staffing. We generate a fully written, UK-compliant risk assessment covering supervision ratios, activity hazards, trips and emergency procedures in minutes.
Built for holiday clubs, play schemes, activity camps and Ofsted-registered childcare providers running half-term, Easter and summer provision
🌞 Planning half-term, Easter or summer provision? Mention your venue, age range and planned outings — we'll include supervision ratios, off-site trip controls, and emergency procedures specific to your scheme.
Legal requirements for holiday clubs and play schemes
Under Regulation 3(1) of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, any person or organisation employing staff to run a holiday club or play scheme must carry out a suitable and sufficient risk assessment of the activities children will undertake, the premises they will use, and the hazards arising from both.
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 places a general duty of care on providers towards children, staff and visitors. Where a scheme is registered with Ofsted under the Childcare Register or Early Years Register, the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage also sets expectations for staffing ratios, premises safety, food hygiene, and fire and emergency planning, all of which inspectors will expect to see reflected in a written risk assessment.
Regulation 3(3) requires the assessment to be reviewed whenever circumstances change — a new venue, a different age range, or a new activity such as water play or an off-site trip. Many providers refresh their assessment ahead of each school holiday period, as the children, staff and activities often vary between half-term, Easter and summer.
How it works
1. Describe your scheme
Tell us your venue type, age range, number of children and staff, planned activities and any off-site trips. Mention specific hazards such as water play, sports equipment or food preparation.
2. Let the app take the strain
Anyrisks produces a fully written, UK-compliant risk assessment referencing the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and relevant EYFS requirements.
3. Instant download and use
Download as PDF and Word. Share it with parents, staff, your local authority or Ofsted inspector. £29, no subscription, ready before term ends.
What it covers
Every holiday club and play scheme risk assessment is written in full — covering every hazard relevant to your provision.
Staff-to-child supervision ratios by age group
Site security — arrival, departure and sign-in/sign-out procedures
Off-site trips, transport and head-counting procedures
Water play, paddling pools and sun safety
Sports and physical activity hazards (trampolines, climbing frames)
Food handling, allergies and choking hazards
Fire evacuation and emergency procedures
First aid provision and accident reporting
Arts, crafts and materials handling
Slips, trips and falls around premises and outdoor areas
Lost child procedures and missing person protocols
Staff vetting, DBS checks and ratios of qualified first aiders
COSHH — cleaning products and craft materials
Weather-related risks for outdoor activities
Works for
From village hall play schemes to multi-site holiday camps, Anyrisks covers every type of school holiday provision.
Anyrisks vs DIY templates
| Anyrisks | DIY / Templates | |
|---|---|---|
| Written in full — not a blank form | ✓ | ✗ |
| MHSWR 1999 Regulation 3 referenced | ✓ | ✗ |
| Supervision ratios by age group included | ✓ | ✗ |
| Off-site trip and transport controls covered | ✓ | ✗ |
| Water play and sun safety included | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ofsted-ready format and wording | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ready in under 2 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instant PDF and Word download | ✓ | Sometimes |
Frequently asked questions
Does a holiday club or play scheme legally need a risk assessment?
Yes. Under Regulation 3(1) of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, any employer or self-employed person running a holiday club or play scheme must carry out a suitable and sufficient risk assessment covering all activities, premises and staffing arrangements before children attend.
Does Ofsted require a written risk assessment for registered childcare provision?
If your holiday club or play scheme is registered with Ofsted under the Childcare Register or Early Years Register, inspectors expect to see written, up-to-date risk assessments covering the premises, outings, activities and emergency procedures as part of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.
Does it cover off-site trips and outings?
Yes — describe the trip, transport method, venue and supervision ratios and the assessment will include off-site hazards, the higher staff-to-child ratios typically needed, head-counting procedures and emergency contact arrangements.
What staffing ratios should be reflected in the assessment?
Ratios vary by age group and setting type under EYFS guidance and local authority requirements. Describe the age range and activity type in your job description and the assessment will reference the appropriate supervision levels for that scenario.
Does it cover safeguarding as well as physical hazards?
The assessment focuses on health and safety risks — site security, activity hazards, food handling, allergies, fire and emergency procedures. It is not a substitute for a separate safeguarding policy, which should sit alongside it.
Can it cover specific activities like sports, water play or craft sessions?
Yes — list the activities planned for the day or week (trampolining, water fights, cooking, arts and crafts, trips to parks) and each will be assessed individually with specific control measures.
How often should the risk assessment be reviewed?
Regulation 3(3) of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 requires review whenever there is reason to believe it is no longer valid — for example a change of venue, new activity, or an incident. Many schemes also refresh assessments each holiday period (half-term, Easter, summer).
How long does it take to generate?
Under 2 minutes. Describe your holiday club or play scheme setup, activities and venue and Anyrisks produces a complete, regulation-referenced risk assessment ready to download as PDF and Word.
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