Issue - meetings

(a)          That the report be noted; and

(b)       That a report on Health and Safety in Schools be submitted to the Committee on an annual basis.

The Head of Culture and Leisure Services introduced a report on accidents and incidents in schools during September 2011 to August 2012 and a summary  of the high level actions taken by the Council to support schools in achieving healthy and safe learning environments.

During discussion Officers responded to the questions and concerns raised around the issue of road safety and parental parking outside school gates.  Mr. D. Hytch commented on the model Health and Safety policy which was available on the ‘moodle’ website and said that bilingual provision should also be made available.  In response to a question from the Chairman concerning asbestos in school roofing materials, the Director advised that the Authority had a full and active procedure in place for monitoring and addressing evidence of asbestos in schools.

            It was agreed that a report on Health and Safety in Schools be submitted to the Committee on an annual basis.

               RESOLVED:

               (a)       That the report be noted; and

(b)       That a report on Health and Safety in Schools be submitted to the Committee on an annual basis.