Decision details

(i)       to note that officers would ensure that the website clearly reflected which staff the policy applied to, and would include a link to the teachers’ policy;

(ii)       to note the content of the report and the progress made to date within the Family Friendly Project;

(iii)      to approve changes to the Special Leave Policy to ensure compliance with the Carer’s Leave Act 2023 and the Paternity Leave (amendment) Regulations 2024;

(iv)      to approve the project next steps as outlined in section 5 of the report; and

(v)      to instruct the Chief Officer – People and Citizen Services to report back to Staff Governance Committee in one year’s time with updated policies and documentation for approval.