Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 14, 2025

Purpose:

Content: The report of the Chief Executive sought approval of proposed staff training plans in relation to safeguarding and equalities and diversity.  This met the commitment set out in the Annual Service Delivery Plan 2025/26.   It was proposed to implement a tiered training framework, delivered through a rolling programme that ensured that all staff received appropriate training aligned to their role, that  training was refreshed at regular intervals to maintain awareness and competence and that a centralised record of training completion was maintained for audit and assurance purposes.   Consideration was given to the proposed training structure for Safeguarding (Annex 1) and the proposed training structure for Equality and Diversity (Annex 2).  Due regard was given to the financial and value for money considerations, the assessment of risk and the legal implications.   On the grounds that staff had an important role to consider and support children and adults at risk of harm and to deliver services where everyone felt respected, represented and able to thrive, Cllr Keers proposed, Cllr Taylor seconded and Cabinet   RESOLVED:  That   (1)            the training plan for Safeguarding (set out in Annex 1) be endorsed; and   (2)            the training plan for Equality and Diversity (set out in Annex 2) be endorsed.