Introducing risk assessment
Last week you discussed what inspiring content looks like and a variety of practical activities. You looked at the national curriculum and skills frameworks and how to use these to help shape your activities, relating back to your own work experiences. You also began to think about negotiating with educators and planning your activities.
In Week 2 we’ll be taking a closer look at planning for your activity. With our guidance, you’ll be working through the process of creating, practising and reviewing your own activity plan.
Identify
The section in the video on the party popper is a little bit tongue-in-cheek so get creative! Note down what you think might be potential hazards of firing a party popper.Against each of these hazards, jot down some thoughts on what simple steps you might take to mitigate for these hazards. Keep a hold of these notes as you will use them later.
Health and safety reminder
We advise that you become part of a formal programme for volunteering. In the UK, this would be STEM Ambassadors. Formal programmes often have in place appropriate insurance for activities and may offer health and safety guidance.
Volunteering in the Classroom: Planning and Organising Practical STEM Activities
Volunteering in the Classroom: Planning and Organising Practical STEM Activities
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