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Primary school risk assessment template

Primary school risk assessment template

Our easy-to-use primary school risk assessment template promotes thoroughness, helps prevent incidents, and supports a proactive approach to risk management. Start improving safety standards today with Lumiform.

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Primary school risk assessment template

Our easy-to-use primary school risk assessment template promotes thoroughness, helps prevent incidents, and supports a proactive approach to risk management. Start improving safety standards today with Lumiform.

Use this template with Lumiform

The Lumiform application helps frontline teams uphold internal standards effortlessly.
  • Customize this template or build your own
  • Fill out templates via mobile app
  • Assign and track corrective actions
  • Get reports and analyse your data
Prices start from ░░░ per month
Book a demo
Learn more
or Download template as PDF

Your primary school risk assessment template is a comprehensive tool that helps to identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential hazards in primary educational environments. It helps you systematically document safety concerns, from classroom equipment to playground facilities, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

According to HSE statistics, 55% of all accidents in education are caused by slips or trips. With this template, you can conduct thorough inspections, assign responsibility for remedial actions, and maintain detailed records for audit purposes—transforming safety management from a reactive burden into a proactive, streamlined process that protects both students and staff.

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Preview of the template
Page 1
General Information
School Name
Date of Assessment
Assessed by
Hazard Identification
Identify potential hazards
Risk Evaluation
Likelihood of Occurrence
Severity of Injury
Risk Rating
Control Measures
Describe control measures to be taken
Action Plan
Action to be taken
Person Responsible
Target Date
Completion Date

Frequently asked questions

What should a primary school risk assessment template include?

Your primary school risk assessment should include hazard identification across all school areas, risk severity ratings, existing control measures, recommendations for additional controls, action responsibilities, completion timelines, and also review dates. Focus on common risks like slips/trips, playground equipment, classroom materials, fire safety, and special activities.

How can I ensure staff comply with risk assessment control measures?

Ensure compliance by involving staff in the risk assessment process, providing clear training on control measures, making assessment documents easily accessible, incorporating safety measures into routine procedures, conducting regular spot checks, and also recognizing positive safety behaviors among your team.

Who is responsible for completing risk assessments in primary schools?

While the headteacher holds ultimate responsibility for school safety, designated staff members with appropriate training often conduct the actual risk assessments. This may include premises managers, department heads, or safety coordinators. All staff should contribute by reporting potential hazards they observe during daily activities.

What are the legal requirements for risk assessments in primary schools?

Primary schools must conduct “suitable and sufficient” risk assessments under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations. You must identify hazards, determine who can come to harm, evaluate risks and precautions, record findings, and regularly review assessments—with special attention to vulnerable groups like young children.

This template, developed by Lumiform employees, serves as a starting point for businesses using the Lumiform platform and is intended as a hypothetical example only. It does not replace professional advice. Companies should consult qualified professionals to assess the suitability and legality of using this template in their specific workplace or jurisdiction. Lumiform is not liable for any errors or omissions in this template or for any actions taken based on its content.