Name of activity / event / location	Circus Skills	Date of risk assessment	02/09/2026	Name of who undertook this risk assessment	A R
		Date of next review	22/07/2027

Hazard Identified? / Risks from it?	Category	Who is at risk?	How are the risks already controlled? What extra controls are needed?	What has changed that needs to be thought about and controlled?
Hazard – something that may cause harm or damage. Risk – the chance of it happening.	Category to help organise risks	Young people, Leaders, Visitors?	Controls – Ways of making the activity safer by removing or reducing the risk from it. For example - you might use a different piece of equipment or you might change the way the activity is carried out.	Keep checking throughout the activity in case you need to change it…or even stop it! This is a great place to add comments which will be used as part of the review.
Spinning Plates	Creative Zone	All Present	Lightweight plastic plates used. Pre-activity briefing to instruct on safe use - eye level and below. Activity leader to supervise to ensure safe use. Participants reminded to space out (areas marked off) to avoid collisions.
Juggling Balls	Creative Zone	All Present	Soft beanbag balls used. Juggling area marked off and floor area visually inspected and cleared prior to activity. Safe use instructions given at pre-activity briefing. Participants reminded to replace balls in their container after use.
Stilts	Creative Zone	All Present	Pre-activity briefing on safe use. Use on flat even surface, provide spotters/helpers, height limited to beginner stilts. Maximum 1-2 participants on stilts at a time to ensure appropriate supervision by activity leaders. Ankle injury due to falling off stilts - Leader in charge of safety to provide First Response and refer to medical team if required.
Hula Hoops	Creative Zone	All Present	Area for use clearly marked. Pre-activity briefing to instruct on safe use. Unused hoops to be stored away from practice areas.
General Overcrowding	Creative Zone	All Present	Activity limited to 18 participants, divided into smaller groups to try each activity. Activity leaders to monitor each activity and create queuing system if necessary - encourage to try less busy activity. Cones to mark activity zones.
General - Untidy Areas	Creative Zone	All Present	Tables covered with plastic sheeting (to be secured to table to reduce trip hazard). Young people to wear aprons/lab coats in science area. Young people reminded at pre-activity briefing to ensure they keep their area tidy and clean up any spillages or dropped equipment immediately. Activity leaders to visually inspect area pre-session to ensure free movement and no trip hazards.
Behaviour: overexcitement	Creative Zone	All Present	Pre-activity briefing will advise participants of the expectations for behaviour during the activity. Any participant unable to follow this, will have a discussion with the Leader in charge of safety who will decide if they are safe to continue. The Big Birthday Adventure code of conduct will be followed at all times. Expectations and rules for each part of the activity will be clearly explained by volunteers in charge of groups prior to any transition.
Individual Needs	Creative Zone	All Present	All abilities of the group considered. Activity leaders to supervise and ensure every participant is included and supported to take part.