Adopted: 4th January 2025
Next Review Due: 4th January 2026
Contact Email: [email protected]
Approved by: Rajveer Maharaul
This document identifies and addresses key risks associated with the running of Holiday Camp for children aged 4–12. It includes mitigation strategies to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for children, staff, and visitors.
It applies to all venues and locations where Holiday Camp operates.
| Risk Area | Potential Hazard | Level | Mitigation Measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrival & Departure | Children leaving unaccompanied or unauthorised pickup | High |
- Secure sign-in/out system - ID verification for pickups - Supervised exits |
| First Aid / Medical | Accidents, allergic reactions, injury | High |
- At least one first-aider per site - Medical details collected at booking - Incident logs maintained |
| Physical Activities / Sports | Slips, trips, minor injuries | Medium |
- Qualified staff lead all sessions - Warm-ups conducted - Safety briefings before each activity |
| STEM / Creative Sessions | Choking, small part ingestion, cuts from tools | Medium |
- All materials age-appropriate - Supervision ratio adhered to - Safety scissors used |
| Outdoor Activities | Sunburn, dehydration, insect bites | Medium |
- Children bring sun hats and water bottles - Sun cream encouraged - Outdoor breaks managed carefully |
| Behaviour & Supervision | Bullying, rough play, exclusion | High |
- Small group sizes (max 1:12) - Positive behaviour policy - Trained staff interventions |
| Fire or Evacuation | Fire, gas leak, other emergency evacuation scenarios | High |
- Fire exits clearly marked - Drills held - Evacuation plan displayed onsite |
| Site Access & Security | Intruders, child absconding | High |
- Secure, monitored entrances - Visitor log maintained - Constant child headcounts |
| Safeguarding / Abuse | Harm from staff or other children | Critical |
- All staff DBS-checked - Trained Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) onsite - Whistleblowing policy in place |
| Lost Property / Belongings | Items left behind; inappropriate items brought in | Low |
- Daily sweep of venue - “Lost & found” box - Parent reminders on appropriate items |
Staff are trained on:
Signed:
Rajveer Maharaul
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