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Statement by Sam Rowlands—Introduction of a Member-proposed Bill: Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill
I'm pleased to have the opportunity to talk on this today, and, in terms of the objective, we as a party are supportive.
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
Thank you, Minister, and I think the fact that Cefin Campbell and myself have tabled questions on this issue shows that it is an issue of concern, particularly in seeing the figures around the teaching of German—only 58 were taking A-level, and that was the…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
8. How is the Welsh Government supporting the teaching of modern languages in schools? OQ60331
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Questions to the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
Thank you. One of the concerns, maybe, is the messages conveyed to parents, to give them an assurance that their children aren’t going to suffer by remaining within the Welsh-medium sector. If I could turn then to another report that was recently published…
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Questions to the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
Thank you, Llywydd. Last week saw the publication of the statistical report on patterns in reading and numeracy attainment, using national data as well as personal assessment, along with, of course, your related written statement. Without doubt, these results…
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Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Thank you.
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Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Thank you, Minister. It's certainly welcome to know that something is imminent, because for over a year now we've been hearing that the next steps will be shared with us. I know the Deputy Minister shared with Luke Fletcher back on 19 October 2022 that next…
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Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
4. Will the Minister provide an update on the Learner Travel (Wales) Measure review, which was carried out in 2021? OQ60328
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of Children's Commissioner for Wales Annual Report 2022-23
Thank you. Diolch.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of Children's Commissioner for Wales Annual Report 2022-23
Sorry. Just on the 29 recommendations, just so we're absolutely clear, you haven't received the response, but the First Minister confirmed yesterday that a document does exist. So, perhaps, Chair, that may be something that we could push for.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of Children's Commissioner for Wales Annual Report 2022-23
I just wanted to clarify, just on that point, because I asked the First Minister—
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of Children's Commissioner for Wales Annual Report 2022-23
Thank you.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of Children's Commissioner for Wales Annual Report 2022-23
If I could turn back to the Welsh language. After more than 12 months in post, what, if anything, will you be doing differently in the future in terms of your approach to influencing?
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of Children's Commissioner for Wales Annual Report 2022-23
I don't want to put you in a difficult position, but I think it's good for us to know if these are things that you're actively considering and reviewing at all times.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of Children's Commissioner for Wales Annual Report 2022-23
I can't speak on behalf of the committee, but, certainly, personally, yes. Over the last year, have you considered using your statutory powers to review the exercise of functions of the Welsh Government in any policy area, and how do you gauge or consider…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of Children's Commissioner for Wales Annual Report 2022-23
Diolch.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of Children's Commissioner for Wales Annual Report 2022-23
How does your office measure its influence and impact? For example, in your report, you state that you've secured 235 pieces of print and broadcast coverage for your work—and you were telling us earlier about having that impact. Can you tell us how that…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of Children's Commissioner for Wales Annual Report 2022-23
Okay. Thank you. I'll change to Welsh now.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of Children's Commissioner for Wales Annual Report 2022-23
So, that's the area where you'd most like to have that influence, but feeling that there are barriers currently, just to be clear?
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of Children's Commissioner for Wales Annual Report 2022-23
Thank you. That's very clear—something for us to take forward. But I think, given what you've outlined in terms of the serious challenges that we're facing, or letting down children and young people, it seems that this work seems to be crucial at this point…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of Children's Commissioner for Wales Annual Report 2022-23
Thank you for that honest answer as well. Can I ask, then, how this links in with that refusal to review the powers that you have? Is it something that you feel is a barrier to be able to, perhaps, push things further, because, obviously, there's only so much…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of Children's Commissioner for Wales Annual Report 2022-23
How would you describe—? Sorry. I'll start again. How would you describe your working relationship with the Welsh Government and the range of Ministers you need to influence? It would be good to know, perhaps, what works well and what are some of the barriers…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of Children's Commissioner for Wales Annual Report 2022-23
I'll speak in Welsh.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of Children's Commissioner for Wales Annual Report 2022-23
Thank you very much. I'll speak in Welsh.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Do disabled children and young people have equal access to education and childcare? - evidence session 13
Great. Thank you.
