The incident type category “Other” has now been removed from the Accident Reporting area of EEC. Schools must select an appropriate category from the drop-down list when reporting incidents. This change will improve the accuracy of our data and support more effective analysis.
Maintained schools within Somerset Council use EEC to:
- Compile risk assessments
- Record accidents and near misses
- Submit off-site visit applications for endorsement
- View health and safety audits and action plans
Reporting Requirements
Significant accidents, acts of violence, and near misses involving staff, pupils, or visitors must be entered into the Accident Reporting area of EEC. Examples include:
- Accidents: broken bones, hospital visits, concussion, burns, major cuts, falls, electric shocks, and any incident resulting in staff absence
- Near Misses: unplanned events that could have caused injury or damage (e.g. child absconds, pupil climbs on a roof)
- Acts of Violence: assaults, threats, or abuse suffered by employees while at work
Medical episodes such as epilepsy seizures are not reportable unless an accident occurs during the episode. These should be recorded in the school’s bump book and the child’s care plan updated.
Schools can use a paper data collection form at the time of the incident, followed by online entry into EEC within 7 days. The Health and Safety team reviews all incident reports and will notify the HSE under RIDDOR if required.
Accident data is a vital tool for senior management teams and Governors. Lessons learned help improve safety culture and schools are encouraged to:
- Maintain up-to-date risk assessments
- Implement reasonable control measures
- Use the bump book to log minor injuries and monitor trends
Training: Guidance on completing accident, incident, or near miss reports
