This guide explains ways ensure good practice when using model risk assessments in schools. There are practical examples of how to manage, use, adaptat and recording risk assessments used. There is also a Excel Spreadsheet - E171 (below) which can be used as a planning and Risk Assessment recording tool.

This is a spreadsheet  to assist planning and risk assessment recording and should be used in conjunction wuth Guide GL171.

This guide has been written to support staff who are managing these areas, and identifies the aspects that must be considered when managing safety.

This guide is intended to support schools in developing an environment that enables the teaching of D&T to be challenging and innovative whilst remaining safe for staff, students and others.

This guide gives an overview of risk assessment and how it can be sensibly managed in a busy D&T department.