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Risk Assessment Course
for those working with chidren and young people

Course Description

What is risk? Risk at work, Grouping Risks, Spot the Risk, Principles of Risk Management, What is Risk Assessment?, Regulations, Who is responsible?, What does it mean to you?, Why is it important?, Health & Safety, How might I assess for risk?, How often should this be done?, 5 Steps – Preparing for assessment, HSE guide to risk assessment, Example Risk Matrix, Moving Forward, Case studies, Practical exercise in risk assessment, Facts & figures, Continuing Professional Development.

Who is this course for?

Anyone who works with children and young people including teaching and non-teaching staff, schools, colleges, universities, nurseries, youth organisations and individuals.

Course outline

Session One

  • What is risk?
  • Risk at work
  • Grouping Risks
  • Spot the Risk

Session Two

  • Principles of Risk Management
  • What is Risk Assessment?
  • Regulations
  • Who is responsible?
  • What does it mean to you?
  • Why is it important?
  • Health & Safety

Session Three

  • How might I assess for risk?
  • How often should this be done?
  • 5 Steps – Preparing for assessment
  • HSE guide to risk assessment
  • Example Risk Matrix

Session Four

  • Moving Forward
  • Case studies
  • Practical exercise in risk assessment
  • Facts & figures
  • Continuing Professional Development

Graffham Consulting Ltd Client Testimonials

Royal Ballet School
'The trainer was brilliant, I learnt everything I needed to know. I found the day interesting, informative, and very enjoyable. The course surpassed my expectations, I learnt to be more aware and thorough, and to know my responsibilities. The course was definitely value for money.'

BBC Clubs

'The trainer was excellent, great communication, knowledge, and explained every detail. The sessions included a lot of useful explanations of issues and topics. The course very much met my expectations, very much value for money.'

Braeside School
'The trainer was excellent and I learnt good practical advice on how to proceed. The sessions were very useful and this Child Protection course will enable me to take up my role in September. The course was value for money.'

BBC
'The sessions were very good. The trainer was informative and there was a strong interaction with the students. The venue, refreshments and food were very good and the course was value for money.'

London Independent Hospital 
'The course more than met my expectations, to gain more understanding of the whole realm of child protection. I learnt loads. The sessions were very useful, the trainer was really good and I loved the interaction'

Glenarm College
'The trainer was excellent, I can't wait to do level 2. All the sessions were useful and I learnt more about Child Protection issues and how to deal with them. The course was value for money.'

Pavilion Nursery
'Excellent Trainer. I really did get a lot out of this.'


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