Decision details

25 February 2021

Neurodiversity Policy

The Committee welcomed the new Neurodiversity Policy; the policy formally outlines the approach the Council can support employees that may be considered as neurodiverse. The policy covers (but not limited to): ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia and Tourette’s.

The Councillors were impressed that Broxtowe are leading the way with the continued commitment to supporting employees with disabilities and neurodivergent conditions.  

The report writer was praised by the Committee for such an excellent Policy and after benchmarking other Local Authorities it was recognised that Broxtowe is to be the first Council to have a neurodiversity policy.

RESOLVED that, the Neurodiversity Policy be approved.