Agenda and decisions

There were no declarations of interest nor transparency statements.

to approve the minute as a correct record.

(i)       to agree to remove item 8 (Cluster Risk Register) for the reasons outlined in the planner;

(ii)       to note that item 8 (People Policy Data) was delayed to the September meeting to enable a full year of data to be presented; and

(iii)      to otherwise note the planner.

(i)       to note that there would be analysis of the ABZ Campus – Employability Pathway Programme pilot and officers could provide an update to Members; and

(ii)       to note progress of the continuing work to develop the young workforce, to do this in line with Local Outcome Improvement Plan commitments, and to shape the workforce for the future.

(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.

(i)       to note the concerns raised by the EIS representatives during the meeting, and that the Corporate Health and Safety Lead would (a) meet with all Trade Union representatives to gather feedback in relation to the content of the report and (b) reflect this feedback and any changes to the reporting in future quarterly health and safety reports; and

(ii)       to otherwise note the report.

(i)       to note the explanation and update provided within this report for assurance; and

(ii)       to instruct the Chief Officers - Operations and People and Citizen Services to incorporate any future updates into the Absence Annual Update (EAS Annual Progress Update, Occupational Health and Absence Annual Update).

(i)       to note the continuing progress made on the Mental Health Action Plan and the proactive actions taken to address and support positive employee mental health during the last 12 months; and

(ii)       to approve the updated Mental Health Action Plan for 2024.