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(i)       in relation to the retention of scanned data being retained for five years after a pupil ceases tuition compared to the suggested retention period of seven years from the Scottish Council to note that the Chief Officer Integrated Children’s and Family Services would determine the reason for the reduced period of five years and circulate the information via email to the Committee;

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

(iii)      to instruct the Chief Officer Integrated Children and Family Services to continue to monitor the progress and advise this Committee by way of Service Update when all recommendations have been met.

With reference to article 9 of its previous minute of meeting, the Committee had before it a report by the Chief Operating Officer which provided assurance through the provision of an Action Plan which detailed timescales for completion of the Internal Audit recommendations.

The report recommended:-

That the Committee -

(a)      note the content of this report; and

(b)      instruct the Chief Officer Integrated Children and Family Services to continue to monitor the progress and advise this Committee by way of Service Update when all recommendations have been met.

The Committee resolved:-

(i)       in relation to the retention of scanned data being retained for five years after a pupil ceases tuition compared to the suggested retention period of seven years from the Scottish Council to note that the Chief Officer Integrated Children’s and Family Services would determine the reason for the reduced period of five years and circulate the information via email to the Committee; and

(ii)      to otherwise approve the recommendations contained in the report.