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AI & Machine Learning Workshop

KS2–KS4 (ages 7–16) · iPads, robotics kits/micro:bits, motors & sensors, AA batteries

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Date of assessment: 29/05/2026. Next review: May 2027. Assessor: Antony Hyett, CEO.

AI & Machine Learning Workshop risk assessment table
RiskControls / ActionsRisk LevelTiming of Action
Trip hazard / Available space
  • Young people to be grouped onto specific tables / into specific areas of the teaching space when working.
  • Young people to be discouraged from moving around the room unnecessarily.
  • Hyett Education session leader to ensure that any extension leads are covered, secured and/or beyond the pupils' activity area.
  • Any floor mats to be securely taped to the floor, and young people reminded not to walk across them.
  • Any robots and iPads to be removed from floor mats before any large-scale movement of young people around the teaching space.
LowOn the day of the event
Fire safety / evacuation
  • Equipment, cases and cables to be positioned so that exits, walkways and fire points (extinguishers and alarm call points) remain clear at all times.
  • Hyett Education session leader to make themselves aware of the venue's evacuation procedure and nearest assembly point on arrival.
LowOn the day of the event
Use of iPads
  • Clear demonstrations by the session leader prior to each session.
  • Young people given instructions explaining the task and the commands to use on the iPad.
  • If appropriate, iPads will be locked into 'Guided Access' mode, limiting young people from accessing other apps.
LowOn the day of the event
Trapped / pinched fingers
  • Correct handling of micro:bits to be explained and demonstrated.
  • Correct process for attaching motors and/or sensors to be demonstrated and explained.
LowOn the day of the event
Choking hazard
  • Young people to be reminded never to use their mouths when separating components.
  • Young people encouraged to ask for help from the session leader or other appropriate adults when separating building bricks or any components that may be difficult.
LowOn the day of the event
Electric shock
  • As all batteries are of AA type, there is no risk of electrical shock.
  • Maintain battery checks, ensuring no damage, bulging or cracks.
LowOngoing and on the day of the event
Exposure to generative-AI content
  • Where generative-AI tools are used, only filtered, age-appropriate or "walled-garden" tools selected by Hyett Education to be used.
  • Activities to be supervised by the session leader so any unexpected outputs can be managed appropriately, in line with the school's online-safety policy.
LowOn the day of the event
Liquids
  • Young people to be asked to place any water bottles well away from equipment for the workshop.
LowOn the day of the event
Manual handling of equipment
  • Instructors are provided with HSE guidance on manual handling and are encouraged to ask for any support or further clarification.
  • Instructors should park as close to the venue as possible, even if temporarily, for loading/unloading of equipment.
  • Use of trolleys or other aids for heavy/large items, using step-free routes where possible.
  • Break down large loads into smaller, manageable parts where possible.
  • Two-person lift for particularly heavy or awkward items.
LowOn the day of the event