Case Study

The surface where the children play is cracked and uneven because tree roots have broken it. You have reported it to your line manager but, so far, nothing has been done about it.Yesterday a child seriously hurt themselves by tripping over the uneven surface. They needed stitches and hospital treatment.

1. What should you do now?
2. What risk assessments need to be carried out?
3. What action would you like to see taken?

It is rare that there is just one way to respond to a scenario or situation, so do not consider that the response you have chosen to this scenario will be judged as right or wrong. Share your scenario with a work colleague and ask them to tell you if they think you have responded appropriately. Ask them to challenge your response if necessary. You do not need to submit this task for assessment unless asked to do so by your assessor.