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Risk Management and Risk Assessment PolicyFEBRUARY 2023 Scope This guidance is applicable to all those with responsibility for developing \/ implementing risk management strategy and undertaking risk assessments for activities which are under their control. This includes the requirements of the Independent Schools Standards Regulations and the National Minimum Standards for Boarding 2022. Objectives To ensure that major risks are identified and managed as part of an overarching policy with a view to promoting children’s welfare. To meet the ISSR requirement for a written risk assessment policy to be in place and to meet the requirement for leadership in and management of schools. To ensure that suitable and sufficient risk assessments are undertaken for activities where there is likely to be significant risk, including school trips. That identified control measures are implemented to control risk so far as reasonably practicable. That those affected by school activities have received suitable information on what to do. That the risk management strategy and risk assessments are recorded and reviewed when appropriate. To identify those in the school responsible for conducting risk assessment and monitoring its implementation. \u00a0 Guidance The Headmaster will be responsible for the overarching Risk Management Policy of the school, with […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"
Risk Management and Risk Assessment Policy<\/h1>\r\n1.1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Scope<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThis guidance is applicable to all those with responsibility for developing \/ implementing risk management strategy and undertaking risk assessments for activities which are under their control. This includes the requirements of the Independent Schools Standards Regulations (ISSRs) 2014, National Minimum Standards for Boarding.\r\n\r\n1.2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Objectives<\/strong>\r\n\r\n1.2.1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To ensure that major risks are identified and managed as part of an overarching policy with a view to promoting children's welfare.\r\n\r\n1.2.2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To meet the ISSR requirement for a written risk assessment policy to be in place and to meet the requirement for leadership in and management of schools.\r\n\r\n1.2.3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To ensure that suitable and sufficient risk assessments are undertaken for activities where there is likely to be significant risk including school trips\r\n\r\n1.2.4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 That identified control measures are implemented to control risk so far as reasonably practicable.\r\n\r\n1.2.5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 That those affected by school activities have received suitable information on what to do.\r\n\r\n1.2.6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 That the risk management strategy and risk assessments are recorded and reviewed when appropriate.\r\n\r\n1.2.7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To identify those in the school responsible for conducting risk assessment and monitoring its implementation.\r\n\r\n1.3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Guidance<\/strong>\r\n\r\n1.3.1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Head Teacher will be responsible for the overarching risk management policy of the school with the day to day management delegated to the Bursar.\r\n\r\n1.3.2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Key risk areas are:\r\n\r\n(a)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 pupil supervision (including safeguarding and welfare requirements). This will include implementation of the School designated safeguarding lead (\"DSL\") but will also cover a range of responsibilities outside safeguarding\r\n\r\n(b)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 school trips\r\n\r\n(c)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 management of visitors on school premises\r\n\r\n(d)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 fire and emergencies\r\n\r\n(e)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 traffic and pedestrian interaction on site\r\n\r\n(f)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 management of hazardous substances\r\n\r\n(g)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 use of hazardous equipment e.g. in DT, Art etc\r\n\r\n(h)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 the suitability of staff to undertake designated roles and checks to ensure that they are suitable including staff not employed by the school who work with pupils on another site\r\n\r\n(i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 risk areas which are not directly related to health and safety, including but not limited to:\r\n\r\n(i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 financial\r\n\r\n(ii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 recruitment procedures\r\n\r\n(iii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 reputational\r\n\r\n(iv)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 terrorism, including the prevention of fundamentalism and extremism\r\n\r\n(v)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 security, specifically in boarding\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n1.3.3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The risk management strategy will include the assignment of roles to competent persons (either internal or external) and associated training will be provided.\r\n\r\n1.3.4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Bursar will be responsible for the implementation of the risk assessment policy.\r\n\r\n1.3.5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This guidance is applicable to general risk assessment. Where specialist skills are required, eg asbestos, fire, water quality and hazardous substances, there is separate policy guidance in place.\r\n\r\n1.3.6 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All staff will receive guidance on risk assessment as part of their induction. Risk assessment training will be provided on specific areas where identified by the Bursar.\r\n\r\n1.3.7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A template risk assessment form is included at Appendix 1 to this guidance.\r\n\r\n1.3.8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Risk assessments will take into account:\r\n\r\n(a)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 hazard - something with the potential to cause harm\r\n\r\n(b)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 risk - an evaluation of the likelihood of the hazard causing harm\r\n\r\n(c)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 risk rating - assessment of the severity of the outcome of an event\r\n\r\n(d)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 control measures - physical measures and procedures put in place to mitigate the risk\r\n\r\n1.3.9\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The risk assessment process will consist of the following 6 steps:\r\n\r\n(a)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 what could go wrong\r\n\r\n(b)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 who might be harmed\r\n\r\n(c)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 how likely is it to go wrong\r\n\r\n(d)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 how serious would it be if it did\r\n\r\n(e)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 what are you going to do to stop it\r\n\r\n(f)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 how are you going to check that your plans are working\r\n\r\n1.3.10\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Bursar will be responsible for the maintenance of risk assessment records. \u00a0The policy will be reviewed by the Advisory Board on an annual basis.\r\n\r\n1.3.11\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Risk assessments will be reviewed:\r\n\r\n(a)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 when there are changes to the activity\r\n\r\n(b)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 after a near miss or accident\r\n\r\n(c)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 when there are changes to the type of people involved in the activity\r\n\r\n(d)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 when there are changes in good practice\r\n\r\n(e)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 when there are legislative changes\r\n\r\n(f)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 annually if for no other reason\r\n\r\n1.3.12\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A list of areas (non-exhaustive) which may require risk assessment is included at Appendix 2.\r\n\r\nAppendix 1: Risk Assessment Template<\/strong>\r\n\r\nSchool name<\/strong>:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat are the hazards?<\/strong><\/td>\r\nWho might be harmed and how?<\/strong><\/td>\r\nWhat are you already doing?<\/strong><\/td>\r\nDo you need to do anything else to manage this risk?<\/strong><\/td>\r\nAction by whom?<\/strong><\/td>\r\nAction by when?<\/strong><\/td>\r\nDone<\/strong><\/td>\r\nArrangements for monitoring by senior staff<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n\r\n\r\n| <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n | \r\n| <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n | \r\n| <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n | \r\n| <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n | \r\n| <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n | \r\n| <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n | \r\n| <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n | \r\n| <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n | <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n \r\n\r\nYou should review your risk assessment if you think it might no longer be valid, e.g. following an accident in the workplace, or if there are any significant changes to the hazards in your\u00a0workplace, such as new equipment or work activities.\r\n\r\nAppendix 2: Areas requiring risk assessment (non-exhaustive)<\/strong>\r\n\r\nEducational\r\n\r\n \t- science experiments<\/li>\r\n \t
- sport and PE activity<\/li>\r\n \t
- art<\/li>\r\n \t
- CCF<\/li>\r\n \t
- music<\/li>\r\n \t
- drama & dance<\/li>\r\n \t
- general classroom<\/li>\r\n \t
- school trips<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nSupport\r\n
\r\n \t- catering and cleaning<\/li>\r\n \t
- caretaking and security<\/li>\r\n \t
- maintenance<\/li>\r\n \t
- grounds \/ traffic management<\/li>\r\n \t
- office<\/li>\r\n \t
- site visitors<\/li>\r\n \t
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