Kompact Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment: Child DJ (Kompact) Performing in Over-18s Venue

Child’s Name: Ben Lynch

Age: 15 Years Old 

Venue Type: 18+ licensed venue (e.g., nightclub, bar, festival)

Event: DJ Performance

Responsible Adult: Sally Love

Licence Type: 6-month entertainment licence via Dartford Borough Council Child Employment

Date(s): July 1st 2025 to January 1st 2026

Local Authority Area: Dartford Borough Council

Identified Risks & Control Measures

Risk

SET/Safeguarding Context

Control Measures

1. Child in an Adult Environment

Exposure to inappropriate adult behaviour/language breaches rights to safe environment (SET 1.18).

- Supervision by licensed chaperone or parent.- Use of designated safe space.- No unsupervised access to venue outside set times.

2. Risk to Hearing

Hearing damage constitutes physical harm (SET 1.17).

- Professional ear protection worn.- Set duration capped at 60 minutes.- Soundcheck ensures safe volume at booth.

3. Exploitation (e.g. unpaid gigs)

Financial/benefit exploitation is a form of abuse (SET 1.22 & 24.5).

- Every performance approved by parent with terms agreed.- No commercial gain via Bens name/image without written consent.

4. Adultification

Expectations beyond developmental stage risk harm (SET 1.18).

- Materials and booking terms must state Ben is a child.- No inappropriate language, tasks, or presentation.

5. Physical Harm at Venue

Environmental risk to physical safety (SET 1.25).

- Booth secured and hazard-free.- No crowd interaction.- Pre-performance safety check by adult supervisor.

6. Online Exposure

Unauthorised or inappropriate online sharing can cause emotional harm (SET B3.25).

- No public media sharing without parent approval.- Event staff informed of media policy.- GDPR-compliant forms used.

7. Transport & Exit Safety

Unsafe transitions or post-event vulnerability (SET Early Help).

- Supervised drop-off and collection.- No unsupervised travel.- Exit plan agreed in advance with parents.

8. Sleep, School & Wellbeing 

Disruption to sleep, school attendance, or focus can impair development and learning (SET 1.17, Children Act 2004 S10).

- Gigs must not interfere with regular school attendance.- Events requiring late nights are limited and pre-approved by parents.- Adequate rest time before/after events ensured.- Performance timing avoids school nights unless exceptional with clear justification.