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Primary School Risk Assessment — Generated Instantly for £29
Primary schools face unique health and safety challenges across classrooms, playgrounds, PE lessons, and educational visits. Anyrisks generates a fully written, UK-compliant primary school risk assessment covering all activities, age groups, and safeguarding considerations in minutes — tailored to your specific setting and activity.
Used by primary school headteachers, governing bodies, educational visit coordinators and local authorities across the UK
🎒 Planning a school trip? Mention the destination, transport method, supervision ratios, and any specific activities (e.g. outdoor education centre, museum visit, beach trip) — we'll include all venue-specific hazards, pupil supervision requirements, first aid provisions, and emergency contact procedures.
Legal requirements for primary schools
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 places a legal duty on school employers (local authorities, academy trusts, governing bodies) to ensure the health and safety of pupils, staff, and visitors. Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, Regulation 3 requires a suitable and sufficient risk assessment for all activities carried out on school premises or during educational visits.
The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require schools to provide adequate first aid facilities and trained first aiders. Primary schools must assess first aid needs based on pupil numbers, ages, activities, and the proximity of emergency services. For educational visits, a qualified first aider must accompany the group, and a first aid kit appropriate to the activity and duration must be carried.
DfE statutory guidance Health and Safety: Advice on Legal Duties and Powers (2014) confirms that headteachers and governing bodies are responsible for ensuring that risk assessments are undertaken and recorded for all significant school activities, including curriculum activities, educational visits, and playground use. Ofsted inspectors expect to see evidence of suitable risk management arrangements.
The Outdoor Education Advisers' Panel (OEAP) National Guidance provides the sector standard for educational visits and learning outside the classroom. While not legislation, OEAP guidance is recognised by the DfE, Ofsted, and local authorities as best practice. Risk assessments for school trips must be competent, proportionate, and demonstrate that supervision ratios, emergency procedures, and activity-specific hazards have been considered.
How it works
1. Describe the activity
Tell us the activity type (classroom lesson, PE, playground supervision, school trip), the year group, any equipment or materials used, the venue, and supervision arrangements. If the activity involves hazardous materials, tools, or travel, describe them in detail.
2. Let the app take the strain
Anyrisks produces a fully written, UK-compliant primary school risk assessment referencing relevant regulations, DfE guidance, and OEAP standards where applicable. The assessment is tailored to the age group and activity you described.
3. Instant download and use
Download as PDF and Word. Share it with staff, governors, parents, or local authority advisers. File it for Ofsted inspection or attach it to educational visit approval forms. £29, no subscription.
What it covers
Every primary school risk assessment is written in full — covering all hazards relevant to your pupils, staff, and activity.
Classroom activities — art, DT, science experiments, cooking
Playground supervision — fixed equipment, surfaces, seasonal hazards
PE and sports — gymnastics, games, swimming, outdoor activities
Educational visits — transport, venue risks, supervision ratios
Manual handling — moving equipment, furniture, sports apparatus
Slips, trips and falls — wet floors, corridor supervision, cloakroom access
Fire safety — evacuation procedures, fire drills, assembly points
First aid provision — qualified first aiders, first aid kits, accident recording
Pupil behaviour management — supervision, age-appropriate controls
Safeguarding — visitor access, staff-pupil ratios, communication protocols
Outdoor learning — forest school, gardening, nature walks
Special educational needs — reasonable adjustments, additional supervision
COSHH — cleaning products, art materials, science chemicals
Infection control — hand hygiene, illness exclusion, ventilation
Works for
From Reception class painting to Year 6 residential trips, Anyrisks covers every primary school activity.
What customers say
"We use Anyrisks for every educational visit. It's comprehensive, references OEAP guidance, and saves the EVC hours of paperwork. Our governors and local authority advisor are satisfied every time."
Helen R.
Headteacher, Lancashire
"I needed a risk assessment for a Year 4 residential trip to an outdoor education centre. Anyrisks covered transport, accommodation, all activities, and supervision ratios — exactly what the trip provider and parents needed to see."
James T.
Year 4 teacher and EVC, West Midlands
"We run a forest school every Friday. Anyrisks produced a detailed assessment covering outdoor risks, tool use, fire safety, and weather conditions. It's now filed with our outdoor learning policy and shown to Ofsted."
Sarah K.
Forest school leader, Devon
Anyrisks vs DIY templates
| Anyrisks | DIY / Templates | |
|---|---|---|
| Written in full — not a blank form | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tailored to specific year group and activity | ✓ | ✗ |
| OEAP and DfE guidance referenced | ✓ | ✗ |
| Supervision ratios and safeguarding measures included | ✓ | ✗ |
| Works for classroom, playground, trips, and PE | ✓ | ✗ |
| First aid and emergency procedures covered | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ready in under 2 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instant PDF and Word download | ✓ | Sometimes |
Frequently asked questions
Does this cover safeguarding and child protection requirements?
The risk assessment addresses physical safety hazards in the primary school environment. Safeguarding and child protection are separate policy requirements under Keeping Children Safe in Education. However, supervision ratios and access control measures are included where they affect physical risk management.
Can I use this for school trips and educational visits?
Yes — describe the trip destination, transport method, activity type (museum visit, outdoor education, residential trip), age group, and supervision ratios. The assessment will cover transport risks, venue-specific hazards, supervision requirements, and emergency procedures specific to the trip.
Does it cover playground supervision and equipment safety?
Yes — mention playground supervision duties and any fixed equipment (climbing frames, swings) and the assessment will include supervision ratios, equipment inspection requirements, surface fall protection, and seasonal risks like ice or wet surfaces.
Will it meet Ofsted inspection requirements?
Ofsted expects schools to demonstrate that they have assessed and managed health and safety risks appropriately. Anyrisks produces a fully written, regulation-referenced risk assessment in the format expected by inspectors, local authorities, and governors.
Can I adapt it for different year groups and activities?
Yes — each assessment is tailored to the specific activity, age group, and setting you describe. A Reception class painting activity will differ significantly from a Year 6 DT lesson involving tools, and the assessment reflects this.
Does it cover PE and sports activities?
Yes — describe the PE activity (gymnastics, games, swimming, outdoor sports), the equipment used, and the venue (school hall, playground, external sports facility). The assessment will include equipment checks, supervision, pupil ability grouping, and activity-specific risks like collisions or falls.
How quickly can I generate a risk assessment?
Under 2 minutes. Describe the classroom activity, trip, or school setting and Anyrisks produces a complete, UK-compliant primary school risk assessment instantly.
Can I use this for before and after school clubs?
Yes — describe the club activity (breakfast club, sports club, homework club, craft club), the age range, supervision ratios, and any equipment or materials used. The assessment will cover the specific risks associated with extended school day provision.
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