Hazards/risks Level of risk Safety measures

Walking to museum Low Walking with pairs as set by the teacher. Walk on the inside of the pavement. Scaffolding in place on Bury Place – pupils need to be aware of the poles.

Crossing roads - risk of being hit by a vehicle or bicycle.

Low Use zebra crossings where possible (Bloomsbury Place, Bury Place). At all crossings, ensure two adults stationed in the road to halt traffic. Montague Place and Museum Street – be aware of cycle lanes.

Children getting separated from group

Low Staff:pupil ratio – 1:6. All adults aware of and responsible for their group. Register/headcount to be taken before leaving school, on arrival at location, before leaving location and on return to school. Pupils to wear hi-vis jackets with school name and contact number on. Pupils made aware of expectations to stay with adult and what to do if separated from group.

Accidents Medium First aider accompanying trip. Adequate first aid kit taken, including medication for individuals as required e.g. inhalers, epi-pens.

Weather effects Low Pupils to have the appropriate attire for the weather and adults to ensure usage e.g. if hot: suncream, hat, bottle of water; if raining: raincoat; if cold: warm clothing, hats and gloves.

Fire at the museum Low Use the fire exits and procedure displayed at the museum.

Inappropriate content in the museum

Low The inappropriate content is displayed in one corner of an exhibition – adults to lead their group through the museum in a way that will avoid them seeing the inappropriate content.

Moving around the museum

Low Groups to stay with their adults at all times and explore together. Walk calmly and sensibly. Pupils with mobility difficulties may need support to climb the stairs. Only one group at a time in the Storyboard Room to avoid over-crowding.

Using the toilet Low Only one toilet available at the museum. All pupils to have visited the toilet before leaving school. Half day trip so shouldn’t be high demand to use toilet at museum.

School trip risk assessment.

Location: Cartoon Museum, 35 Little Russell Street London WC1A 2HH.