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(i)        to note the content of this report; and

(ii)       to instruct the Chief Operating Officer to continue to monitor the impact of the actions detailed in this report and to provide a service update to Members and Trade Union Advisers in one calendar year.

With reference to article 7 of the minute of its previous meeting, the Committee had before it a report by the Chief Operating Officer which provided information on the work being undertaken by Integrated Children and Family Services to assist employees to de-escalate issues which could result in unacceptable behaviours being directed towards Pupil Support Assistants.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee –

(a)       note the content of this report; and

(b)       instruct the Chief Operating Officer to continue to monitor the impact of the actions detailed in this report and to provide a service update to Members and Trade Union Advisers in one calendar year.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendations.