Consultation Closure- Fostering-friendly Policy.
Report of the Head of HR, Performance and Service Planning.
Minutes:
The Head of HR, Performance and Service Planning introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, seeking approval to close the formal consultation on the proposed creation of a new fostering friendly policy. The report also asked the Joint Consultative and Safety Committee for comment and recommendation to inform the Appointments and Conditions of Service Committee prior to its decision relating to implementation of a new policy.
RESOLVED:
1) To close the formal consultation on the proposed creation of a new fostering-friendly policy; and
2) The Appointments and Conditions of Service Committee should be asked to consider the suggestion to amend the policy proposal so that there was no difference between the time given for placement of a foster child whether they were under or over five years old and that four weeks’ paid leave should be given in all cases if the employee is the primary carer.