1-to-1 Coaching & Mentoring Risk Assessment

1-to-1 Coaching & Mentoring Risk Assessment – (Download as PDF)

 

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