GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES
REVIEWED BY MS 08 2014
GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT – NCC SCHOOL SWIMMING SESSIONS
State the location and type of visit
GROUP SIZE:
Young People:
Adults:
ESTABLISHMENT
WHO MIGHT BE HARMED:
SPECIFIC
HAZARDS
(e.g. what might
cause significant
harm)
Use of swimming
pools – poor
leadership and
decision making
Poor Hygiene
Drowning and injury
Child protection
SPECIFIC CONTROL MEASURES
Write YES
if in place,
NO if not
(or N/A)
ADDITIONAL (SPECIFIC) CONTROL
MEASURES
Briefly outline how you will apply the
control measures or any additional
measures specific to the visit.
RESIDUAL
RISK RATING
High,
Medium, Low
Refer to and follow the latest Nottingham City Council (NCC) Safe Practice in
School Swimming, found on the School Sports Nottingham website:
www.schoolsportnottingham.co.uk/ when using any pool.
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Any use of a pool must be supervised by qualified Lifeguard(s) working to
recognised ratios as outlined in the NCC guidelines
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Ensure a school staff member Is briefed by the Swim Teacher
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Observers should be identified, undertake a DBS check, briefed as to their
role and sign the Observers checklist.
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Swim teachers must be appropriately qualified according to NCC guidelines
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Pool area is clean and in good repair, that grille covers over outlet pipes are
present and secure
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Changing areas are clean and hygienic
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Ensure that you know the swimming ability of the pupils
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Pool warning and depth signs are evident
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Pool water is clear and there is evidence of regular testing
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Lifesaving equipment is evident, accessible and in good repair
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Where there is a resuscitator, spinal board someone is trained in their use
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First aid kit is available
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Goggles – wearing of goggles to be discouraged
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Relevant ratios are adhered to for teachers and lifeguards
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Pupils and staff understand the action to be taken in an emergency
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Ensure information is given re secondary drowning
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All staff, observers and helpers must be DBS checked
ASSESSMENT CARRIED OUT BY:
SIGNED:
(THE CONTENT OF THIS RISK ASSESSMENT HAS BEEN SHARED
WITH AND UNDERSTOOD BY ALL STAFF, VOLUNTEERS AND
YOUNG PEOPLE TAKING PART IN THE VISIT)
(Group Leader)
DATE:
GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Hypothermia
Slips, trips and falls
None swimming
activities
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Legionella
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REVIEWED BY MS 08 2014
A register of all pupils attending the activity to be taken by staff
Pool and ambient temperature to be monitored by the pool, swimming will
cease if temperatures fall below recommended levels (27C Main Pool, 29C
Small Pool).
Pupils must be briefed regarding expected behaviour and emergency
procedures
No Running
Slip resistant surfaces in evidence
Non formal swim teaching activities must be specifically risk assessed and
attached to this generic risk assessment e.g. diving, ‘recreational’ time, use of
slide/flumes, inflatables etc.
Appropriate supervision within the recommended staff pupil ratios in and out
of the pool.
Pool has carried out suitable and sufficient risk assessment for Legionella
Monitor/observe health of pupils following swimming sessions
ASSESSMENT CARRIED OUT BY:
SIGNED:
(THE CONTENT OF THIS RISK ASSESSMENT HAS BEEN SHARED
WITH AND UNDERSTOOD BY ALL STAFF, VOLUNTEERS AND
YOUNG PEOPLE TAKING PART IN THE VISIT)
(Group Leader)
DATE:
GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES
REVIEWED BY MS 08 2014
SPECIFIC RISK ASSESSMENT – COMPLETE FOR ALL VISITS
State the location and type of visit
GROUP SIZE
Young
People:
Adults:
ESTABLISHMENT
WHO MIGHT BE HARMED:
HAZARDS
(e.g. what might cause significant harm
including lack of / inadequate arrangements)
ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC CONTROL MEASURES
PLAN ‘B’
ON-GOING RISK ASSESSMENT
Have staff been instructed to carry out ON-GOING risk assessments throughout the visit / activity e.g. as regards to changes of weather, tiredness / illness in the group,
behaviour, problems made known by other groups at the same location etc.
Tick when
completed
OF-SITE VISITS COORDINATOR’S (OVC) COMMENTS (if any):
SIGNED
DATE
HEAD OF ESTABLISHMENT APPROVAL:
SIGNED
REVIEW DATE
COMMENTS: