Risk Identification

Prior to booking a visit to the Adur Centre, please read through these risk identification guidelines.

Preliminary planning visit

Teachers and tutors are strongly recommended to visit the centre in advance of their school visit. These guidelines are designed to help you complete your schools risk assessment. It is not designed to replace you own risk assessment.

In order to assist teachers and tutors with the completion of risk assessments for a group visit, the centre can confirm that it has the following documentation and arrangements for health and safety in place:

Health and safety policy
COSHH Assessments
Risk assessments including premises and risks to visitors
Inspection, testing and maintenance of equipment
Health and safety training for employees (appropriate to any activities involved in the visit)
Fire and emergency procedures
First Aid
Accident reporting
Third Party Liability Insurance (a copy can be provided on request)

It is the responsibility of the teachers to supervise their students at all times. The following risk should be considered:

Slipping, tripping or falling in the external environment
Slipping, tripping or falling in the internal environment
Minor injuries such as cuts or bruises from equipment for learning (i.e. knives or ropes)
Trapping fingers in doors
Getting lost
When visiting the Adur Centre both the external and internal environment should be considered.

External environment

The Adur Centre is located within Adur District. Please check the Adur and Worthing Councils website before planning any activities in the area. Delivery vehicles my be in operation near the centres entrance. Please follow instructions from the Adur Centre staff. The Centre does not have any allocated for on-site coach parking. Drop off and pick-ups will be from outside of the centre.

Internal environment

The centre has a number of rooms and floors. It is suggested that you create a meeting point, should any of your students become lost.

Supervision

Groups should have the correct ratio of one teacher or tutor for ten students. The Adur Centre reserves the right to refuse admission to groups who do not meet this ratio on the day. Teachers or tutors and supervising adults must remain with their students at all times. They are required to accompany students in the event of an evacuation.

Behaviour

Teachers, tutors and supervising adults are responsible for briefing their students on the expected level of behaviour. Behaviour that adversely affects the enjoyment or health and safety of other centre visitors or staff or causes any damage will not be tolerated; the student or students will be asked to leave immediately. Teachers and tutors should have a contingency plan in place in case anyone is asked to leave the centre.

First Aid

The Adur Centre has staff trained in First Aid on-site, however it is the responsibility of the lead teacher or tutor to administer basic First Aid to students. Please do report any accidents to a member of staff.

Fire and Evacuation

Teachers, tutors and supervising adults should familiarise themselves with the centre's fire exits. Teachers, tutors and supervising adults are responsible for briefing their students on the importance of following the Fire Evacuation Procedure.

The centre has a full evacuation plan, which all members of staff are trained in. The centre tests the system on a regular basis. In the case of a fire or emergency evacuation please follow the instruction of staff. Staff are visible by their uniforms and high visibility fire warden jackets. If a member of your group is in a wheelchair and/or is unable to use the stairs, refuge points are available throughout the building and a dedicated member of staff will be available to support the egress of the building.

Centre Staff

All Adur Centre employees have passed vetting and carry ID Cards with their photograph. Staff working directly with students are experienced and qualified to do so. All staff working with children and young people have undergone Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. The Adur Centre has a Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults policy in place.

Security

CCTV is in operation within the premises. Images are monitored and recorded to help ensure the safety of visitors and equipment. All staff operating CCTV are trained to do so. If you see anything suspicious please report it to a member of staff. Please do not leave bags unattended. If you see any unattended bags please report it to a member of staff. Do not touch any unattended items.