, Petitions Committee
Updates to previous petitions
Thank you, Chair. I'd also like to thank the petitioner and all those who are continuously campaigning to raise awareness of endometriosis. It's such a debilitating condition to have. I know that from my own personal experience. So, the more awareness we can…
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Thank you, Chair. I'd like to thank the petitioner for submitting this petition. I see that the Agriculture (Wales) Bill is due to be debated tomorrow on the Chamber floor. So, I would like to keep the petition open with a view to seeing what is said tomorrow…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of Estyn Annual Report 2021-22
Thank you. Thank you, Chair.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of Estyn Annual Report 2021-22
How confident and well placed are schools regarding assessment and learner progression under the Curriculum for Wales? Is there yet the shared understanding of assessment and progression that the Welsh Government desires?
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of Estyn Annual Report 2021-22
Okay. I think you've answered a little bit of my next question, but I'll ask it anyway. You indicated that some schools, particularly secondary schools, have almost rushed to design the new curriculum without sufficiently considering how to improve the…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of Estyn Annual Report 2021-22
Thank you, Chair. Thank you for joining us today. I know you've touched on the pandemic and the way that it's affected our schools and colleges. How challenging was it for schools and nurseries to prepare to introduce the Curriculum for Wales in 2022 at the…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Services for care-experienced children: exploring radical reform—evidence session 4
Okay, thank you.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Services for care-experienced children: exploring radical reform—evidence session 4
Thank you. Thank you for that answer. What is the current reach of advocacy services in Wales? Are there arguments to strengthen the legal duties in respect of advocacy provision further than the current active offer, to make it a statutory duty for all…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Services for care-experienced children: exploring radical reform—evidence session 4
Thank you, Chair, and thank you for joining us this morning. To what extent are care-experienced children given a genuine voice in the big decisions that affect their lives, and how can advocacy help?
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Services for care-experienced children: exploring radical reform—evidence session 3
Thank you. Thank you, Chair.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Services for care-experienced children: exploring radical reform—evidence session 3
—maybe to Matt. You spoke about children who have been seriously sexually abused, exploited and terrorised. Is there enough expert care—quality expert care—out there to support these children within the care sector?
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Services for care-experienced children: exploring radical reform—evidence session 3
Just one more quick question, Chair—
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Services for care-experienced children: exploring radical reform—evidence session 3
Thank you. Can you tell us about the main challenges facing fostering in Wales at the moment, and what are the key priorities to address them?
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Services for care-experienced children: exploring radical reform—evidence session 3
Thank you.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Services for care-experienced children: exploring radical reform—evidence session 3
Thank you for joining us this morning. How would you describe the situation of foster placements in Wales? For example, are enough of the right types of placements in the right geographical locations?
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Diolch, Trefnydd. The violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence strategy is, to me, one of the most important pieces of work the Welsh Government has announced this term, especially for my communities in Rhondda. Shockingly, the number of…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
1. What discussions has the First Minister had with the Minister for Social Justice regarding the violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence strategy since it was announced last year? OQ59068
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2023-24—evidence session 2
Thank you. Thank you, Minister. Thank you, Chair.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2023-24—evidence session 2
The Observatory on Human Rights of Children and the Children's Legal Centre Wales say that with more than 34 per cent of children in Wales now living in poverty, 'it is absolutely critical that Welsh Government publishes a coherent and cross-governmental…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2023-24—evidence session 2
And your paper says that you have recognised the disproportionate effect on gender, particularly linked to childcare. However, while Chwarae Teg welcomes the additional investment in childcare, it says that 'expanding provision to two year olds through Flying…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2023-24—evidence session 2
Thank you, Chair. I apologise for my lateness this morning; unfortunately the weather got the better of me. Thank you, Minister. Your paper refers to a £10 million transfer from the delivery of core NHS services action to support the expansion of Flying…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2023-24—evidence session 1
Thank you. Thank you, Minister. Thank you, Chair.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2023-24—evidence session 1
Thank you, Chair. Minister, there is no additional funding for the whole-school approach to well-being than what was planned in 2023-24, although this is an increase of £2 million from 2022-23. Are you confident this is sufficient, given the challenges in…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2023-24—evidence session 1
Thank you. How disappointed were you with the 2021 census results in terms of the Welsh language, and how has this affected your decision making regarding the allocation of your available budget? Are you fully confident the necessary resources are in place to…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2023-24—evidence session 1
Thank you. Your paper notes that local authorities are concerned about increasing demand on SEN and ALN services, and the volume of learners who still need to be transferred to the new ALN system of individual development plans by 2024. Given that we have…
