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New in PupilDB: use of force, accident and governor reports

New reports on behaviour by pupil, use of force and accidents, plus anonymised safeguarding figures for governors, all on a tidier Reports page.

The PupilDB team 2 min read Last reviewed 28 September 2026

The PupilDB use of force report with totals, types and every use of force listed, with pupil names replaced

Recording behaviour, use of force and safeguarding concerns properly is the first step. The next is being able to answer questions about them: how often was force used this term, which pupils are struggling, and what do governors need to know?

PupilDB has four new reports to help, and a tidier Reports page to find them on.

Four new reports

Each one covers this term, last term, this or last academic year, or dates you choose.

  • Use of force. Every use of force in the period, how many were restraints or seclusions, any injuries to pupils or staff, and whether parents were told and debriefs held. Only staff allowed to see use-of-force records can open it. Export to CSV.
  • Behaviour by pupil. Each pupil’s behaviour incidents, rewards and points, with the lowest net points first, so you can see who needs support. Export to CSV.
  • Accident log. Accidents, first aid given, hospital visits and whether each is RIDDOR-reportable, flagging any that haven’t been reported yet. Export to CSV.
  • Safeguarding summary. Anonymised figures for governors: concerns by category and month, where they are now, risk, referrals to children’s social care and early help. Print it for the governors’ pack.

A tidier Reports page

Every report is now a compact card with a one-line description of what it answers, grouped by area: Pupils, Attendance, Behaviour, Safeguarding and Placements. Reports for parts of PupilDB your setting doesn’t use are hidden, so the page only shows what’s relevant to you.

How PupilDB helps

The new reports are included in every PupilDB plan at no extra cost. See more on the reports, behaviour and incidents and safeguarding pages, or book a demo to see them with fictional demo data.

Frequently asked questions

Can governors see safeguarding figures without names?

Yes. The safeguarding summary gives anonymised figures for governors: concerns by category and month, where they are now, risk, referrals and early help. Only your DSL and deputies can open it, and they decide what to share.

Does PupilDB report accidents to RIDDOR?

No. The accident log records whether an accident is RIDDOR-reportable and flags any not yet reported, but you report to the HSE yourself.

This article is general information, not legal or professional advice. Always check the current official guidance for your setting.

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