Motion From Councillor Melinda Tilley
“This Council is concerned about the prevalence of prejudice-related bullying in schools and online, particularly the impact on vulnerable groups.
We are aware that cyber bullying is a growing issue and that some groups of children are more likely to experience and be affected by bullying. This Council, along with the Children’s Trust, and Corporate Parenting Panel, will do everything we can to raise awareness and try to halt this toxic bullying.”
Decision:
With the agreement of Council, Councillor Tilley accepted the proposed amendment by Councillor Brighouse as follows:
“This Council is concerned about the prevalence of prejudice-related bullying in schools and online, particularly the impact on vulnerable groups.
We are aware that cyber bullying is a growing issue and that some groups of children are more likely to experience and be affected by bullying. This Council, along with the Children’s Trust, and Corporate Parenting Panel, will do everything we can to raise awareness and try to halt this toxic bullying and asks the Education Scrutiny Committee to carry out a review in relation to the issue.”
The Motion as amended was carried nem con.
Minutes:
With the agreement of Council, Councillor Tilley moved and Councillor Brighouse seconded her motion as amended by Councillor Brighouse below in bold italics and strikethrough:
“This Council is concerned about the prevalence of prejudice-related bullying in schools and online, particularly the impact on vulnerable groups.
We are aware that cyber bullying is a growing issue and that some groups of children are more likely to experience and be affected by bullying. This Council, along with the Children’s Trust, and Corporate Parenting Panel, will do everything we can to raise awareness and try to halt this toxic bullying and asks the Education Scrutiny Committee to carry out a review in relation to the issue.”
The Motion as amended was put to the vote and was carried nem con.
RESOLVED: (nem con)
“This Council is concerned about the prevalence of prejudice-related bullying in schools and online, particularly the impact on vulnerable groups.
We are aware that cyber bullying is a growing issue and that some groups of children are more likely to experience and be affected by bullying. This Council, along with the Children’s Trust, and Corporate Parenting Panel, will do everything we can to raise awareness and try to halt this toxic bullying and asks the Education Scrutiny Committee to carry out a review in relation to the issue.”