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PE Risk Assessment — Generated Instantly for £29
Describe your PE lesson, sport or activity — we generate a fully written, UK-compliant physical education risk assessment covering equipment safety, supervision ratios, medical needs and all relevant regulations in minutes.
Used by primary and secondary schools, PE coordinators, sports coaches and academy directors across the UK
🏃 Taking pupils off-site? Mention the venue and activity type — we'll include transport safety, emergency procedures, venue-specific hazards, and the safeguarding measures required under the DfE's health and safety guidance for schools.
Legal Requirements for PE Lessons
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require schools to carry out risk assessments for all work activities — including PE lessons and sports fixtures. Regulation 3 requires suitable and sufficient assessment of risks to pupils, staff and visitors, with written assessments expected by Ofsted and local authority inspectors.
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 places a duty on schools to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the health and safety of pupils during physical education. For PE this means assessing risks from sports equipment, physical contact in games, falls, collisions, and medical emergencies during strenuous activity. The Department for Education's Health and Safety: Advice on Legal Duties and Powers confirms that schools must have robust risk assessment processes for curriculum activities including PE.
For off-site PE activities, outdoor education and sports fixtures, the DfE's guidance on health and safety on educational visits requires visit-specific risk assessments covering transport, venue safety, supervision ratios, emergency procedures and safeguarding. Schools must also comply with Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations 2004 where applicable (climbing, water sports, caving). Anyrisks assessments reference these frameworks and are aligned with Association for Physical Education (afPE) safe practice guidance.
How It Works
1. Describe the Activity
Tell us the sport or PE activity, age group, location (sports hall, playground, field, off-site venue), equipment used, and any pupils with medical or SEND needs. Mention whether the activity is on-site or off-site and we'll include relevant educational visit controls where needed.
2. Let the app take the strain
Anyrisks produces a fully written, UK-compliant PE risk assessment referencing DfE guidance, afPE safe practice principles and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
3. Instant Download and Use
Download as PDF and Word. File it in your curriculum planning folder, share it with the headteacher or governing body, or submit it to Ofsted inspectors. £29, no subscription.
What It Covers
Every PE risk assessment is written in full — covering all physical, medical and safeguarding hazards relevant to your lesson or activity.
Equipment safety — gymnastic apparatus, balls, nets, goals, trampolines
Supervision ratios appropriate to activity and age group
Collisions and physical contact in team games
Falls from apparatus or during athletic activities
Medical emergencies — asthma, anaphylaxis, cardiac events
Changing room safety and safeguarding procedures
Weather conditions — sun exposure, cold, wet surfaces
Outdoor pitch hazards — uneven ground, debris, dog fouling
Off-site venue risks — transport, access, emergency exits
Manual handling of equipment by staff and pupils
Safeguarding — staff-pupil ratios, changing supervision, unauthorised access
DfE health and safety guidance compliance
Association for Physical Education (afPE) safe practice alignment
Works For
From Reception gymnastics to GCSE PE fixtures, Anyrisks covers every type of physical education activity.
What Customers Say
"I needed individual assessments for each sport we teach. Anyrisks covered supervision ratios, equipment checks and medical emergencies for every activity — all compliant with afPE guidance."
Rachel M.
PE Coordinator, Primary School, West Yorkshire
"We take Year 10 to an off-site sports centre every week. The assessment covered transport, venue safety and emergency procedures in one document. Saved me hours."
Tom H.
Head of PE, Secondary Academy, Nottinghamshire
"Ofsted asked to see PE risk assessments during our inspection. Anyrisks documents were professional, referenced the right regulations, and the inspector was satisfied immediately."
Sarah K.
Deputy Head, All-through School, Essex
Anyrisks vs DIY Templates
| Anyrisks | DIY / Templates | |
|---|---|---|
| Written in full — not a blank form | ✓ | ✗ |
| DfE health and safety guidance referenced | ✓ | ✗ |
| afPE safe practice principles aligned | ✓ | ✗ |
| Activity-specific equipment and supervision | ✓ | ✗ |
| Medical emergency and asthma protocols included | ✓ | ✗ |
| Safeguarding and changing room safety covered | ✓ | ✗ |
| Off-site venue and transport risks addressed | ✓ | Sometimes |
| Ready in under 2 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instant PDF and Word download | ✓ | Sometimes |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this align with afPE safe practice guidance?
Yes — PE risk assessments are written in alignment with Association for Physical Education (afPE) safe practice principles and reference the DfE health and safety guidance for schools. They are produced to satisfy Ofsted, local authority and governing body requirements.
Can I use it for both on-site and off-site PE activities?
Yes — describe the location (sports hall, field, leisure centre, climbing wall) and whether transport is involved. The assessment will cover on-site or off-site risks accordingly, including venue safety, supervision ratios and emergency procedures.
Does it cover pupils with medical needs or SEND?
Yes — mention any pupils with asthma, diabetes, allergies, physical disabilities or behavioural needs and the assessment will include individualised controls, emergency medication protocols and supervision adjustments.
Do I need a separate assessment for each sport?
It depends on the activity. High-risk sports (gymnastics, trampolining, rugby) should have individual assessments. Lower-risk games (tennis, rounders) can often share an assessment if the hazards are similar. Describe each activity separately if in doubt.
Is this accepted by Ofsted and local authority inspectors?
Anyrisks produces a fully written, regulation-referenced risk assessment in the standard format expected by Ofsted, local authority school improvement officers and governing bodies. The format is professional and compliant with DfE guidance.
How long does it take?
Under 2 minutes. Describe the PE lesson or activity and Anyrisks produces a complete, regulation-referenced physical education risk assessment instantly.
Can I edit the Word document after download?
Yes — the Word document is fully editable. You can add pupil names, adjust supervision ratios, or include school-specific emergency procedures before filing or sharing with senior leaders.
Does it cover Adventure Activities Licensing requirements?
If your off-site activity involves rock climbing, canoeing, caving or similar adventurous activities, mention the venue and activity type. We will include references to Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations 2004 where applicable, and recommend that you verify the provider holds the appropriate AALA licence.