Location: Sports Hall, Ashfold School
Activity: Holiday Gymnastics Camp (Ages 4–12)
Assessor: Jenni Baxendale
Date: 31/01/2025
Reviewed: 03/01/2026

Hard Sports Hall Floor / Limited Mats (approx. 24)

• High-risk activities only take place on fully matted areas
• Mats prioritised for floor work and skill learning
• No jumping, tumbling, rolling, or inverted skills on unmatted floor
• Activities adapted to suit mat availability

Trips and Falls

• Mats laid flat and securely
• Clear walkways maintained
• Layout checked throughout sessions

Head Injuries / Collisions

• Group sizes matched to available space
• Clear boundaries between activity areas
• Close supervision at all times

New or Complex Skills

• Taught progressively and only under qualified supervision
• Spotting provided where required

Unsupervised Equipment Use

• Equipment stored safely when not in use
• Children only access equipment with coach permission

Unsafe Behaviour

• Clear behaviour expectations set at the start of each session
• Unsafe behaviour addressed immediately

Staff-to-Child Ratios

• 1:16 for British Gymnastics qualified coaches
• 1:10 for other coaches

Clothing, Jewellery & Footwear

• Appropriate gymnastics clothing required
• Jewellery removed
• Bare feet or grip socks only

Medical Needs & Allergies

• Information collected from parents in advance
• Nut-free policy enforced

• Enhanced DBS checks for all staff
• Equipment checked before every session
• Safety briefings delivered at the start of activities
• Children supervised at all times

• First aid kits available and trained staff on site
• Medical information accessible during sessions
• Risk assessment reviewed annually or following an incident
• Next review date: 03/01/2027