1-to-1 Coaching & Mentoring Risk Assessment
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Section 1: Session Details
| Field | Input |
| Coach / Mentor Name | |
| Role / Qualification | |
| Date of Risk Assessment | |
| Session Date(s) & Time(s) | |
| Location / Venue | |
| School / Organisation | |
| Child / Young Person Initials | |
| Age / Year Group | |
| Purpose of 1-to-1 Session | |
| DSL (School or KickStart) |
Section 2: Identified Risks & Control Measures
| Risk Area | Potential Risk | Control Measures | Risk Level |
| Safeguarding | Allegation or misinterpretation | Open/visible setting, FA Code of Conduct followed | ☐ L ☐ M ☐ H |
| Lone Working | Coach alone with child | Location logged, school informed, phone carried | ☐ L ☐ M ☐ H |
| Environment | Isolated or unsuitable area | Approved room / visible outdoor area | ☐ L ☐ M ☐ H |
| Physical Contact | Misunderstood contact | Essential only, explained to child | ☐ L ☐ M ☐ H |
| Communication | Inappropriate contact | Approved channels only | ☐ L ☐ M ☐ H |
| Medical | Injury or illness | First aid trained, emergency procedures | ☐ L ☐ M ☐ H |
| Behaviour | Challenging behaviour | Behaviour policy followed | ☐ L ☐ M ☐ H |
| Security | Unauthorised access | School visitor procedures | ☐ L ☐ M ☐ H |
| Transport | Unauthorised transport | Transport avoided unless authorised | ☐ L ☐ M ☐ H |
Section 3: Additional / Individual Risks
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Section 4: Emergency & Reporting Procedures
- Immediate danger: Call 999
- Safeguarding concern: Report immediately to DSL
- Incident / near miss: Record and inform KickStart Soccer Ltd
- Allegations against staff: Follow LADO procedures
Section 5: Dynamic Risk Assessment (Pre-Session Check)
☐ Location remains suitable and visible
☐ School staff aware of session
☐ No new safeguarding concerns
☐ Emergency contact available
☐ Child understands purpose of session
If conditions change, the session must be adapted or stopped
Section 6: Consent & Authorisation
☐ School approval obtained
☐ Parental consent obtained (where required)
☐ KickStart Soccer Ltd approval
☐ Coach DBS & safeguarding training in date
Section 7: Sign-Off
| Name | Role | Signature | Date |
| Coach / Mentor | |||
| School DSL / Representative | |||
| KickStart Soccer Ltd Manager |