Issue - items at meetings - Bullying in Schools Scrutiny Panel Monitoring

Report of Executive Director for Children’s Services (copy attached).

26.1    The Committee considered a report of the Assistant Chief Executive in relation to Bullying in Schools Scrutiny Panel Monitoring. Sam Beal introduced the report on Bullying in Schools and explained that it was not a full report on bullying in the City but it provided the update to the Committee. Ms Beal stated that a bullying leaflet had been produced and they had worked alongside School Admissions Team to provide training regarding sensitive situations.

26.2    In response to Councillor Allen, Ms Beal confirmed that the original reports had gone to Children, Young People & Skills Committee.

26.3    In response to Councillor Barradell, Ms Beal explained that children were being educated on prejudice based bullying, such as; gender equalities, LGBT and sexual harassment.

26.4    RESOLVED – The Committee note the report, and amend recommendation 2.2 as set out below:

            The Overview and Scrutiny Members decide that future monitoring will be taken by Children, Young People & Skills Committee.