School Chess Club Risk Assessment

[John Upham]

One of my state schools has requested a risk assessment for a lunchtime school chess club without providing a form to complete.

Has anyone else made something up off the top of their head as I appear to be expected to do so?

I once almost twisted my ankle treading on a bishop and pairing board has fallen over.

Some pieces have dropped from a demonstration board.

Children burst into tears from losing or hearing my terrible jokes.

Also, I am not trained in first aiding typical chess injuries.

[John Townsend]

Try asking for terms of reference. When you have received them, you may find they answer some of your questions.

"Children burst into tears from losing or hearing my terrible jokes."

This I can believe.

[John Upham]

Try asking for terms of reference. When you have received them, you may find they answer some of your questions.

I have done so already to no avail.

I have to comply for Friday this week in order to hand the RA to Ofsted.

I assume I will be marked as

Inadequate, Requires Improvement, Good or Outstanding.

[Kevin Thurlow]

The school should have a template?!

But failing that, Fascinating Aida might help...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7eVr-I ... dex=1&t=4s

[John Townsend]

John, on no account attempt to write a risk assessment unless you know what you are doing or take legal advice. If the r.a. is sloppy and something goes wrong, you could be wide open to a claim against you.

If you can't get a written description of what is required of you, leave it there.