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Allegations concerning bullying at S4C: evidence session with S4C
Well, to build on that, staff, as we already mentioned, were leaving the organisation at an irregular level during this period of time. Were staff surveys being undertaken? Were there exit interviews happening when staff left the organisation?
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Allegations concerning bullying at S4C: evidence session with S4C
What I'm finding difficult to understand is we've got a report that is shocking, that says there was a toxic culture in the organisation for this period of time. You had staff absence levels that were going up, you had an initial letter from BECTU on which…
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Allegations concerning bullying at S4C: evidence session with S4C
Because I think it goes back to the point Alun was making, that even if that information wasn't regularly coming across your desk and you didn't see it, if you had a good temperature gauge, if you like, of the atmosphere in S4C during that period, that might…
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Allegations concerning bullying at S4C: evidence session with S4C
Okay. But before the letter, I understand that the staff sickness and absence levels were higher than normal.
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Allegations concerning bullying at S4C: evidence session with S4C
So, just to help my understanding, there was no information that you were privy to that caused you any concern about staff sickness or staff absence prior to receipt of the letter in April 2023.
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Allegations concerning bullying at S4C: evidence session with S4C
During this period of time, was that information available to you routinely?
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Allegations concerning bullying at S4C: evidence session with S4C
Can I ask you what assessment you've made of staff absence and sickness levels during the tenure of the last chief executive?
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Allegations concerning bullying at S4C: evidence session with S4C
Okay, but there is a responsibility on you to put in place the processes that are independent of any other roles, such as a chief executive, and that staff have confidence that they can use them. I think that's the point I'm trying to get to.
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Allegations concerning bullying at S4C: evidence session with S4C
But it sounds to me as though those processes were not in place between when that letter was received in December 2022 and April 2023, when you received the further letter. It sounds to me like you, as a board, failed to put those processes in place so that…
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Allegations concerning bullying at S4C: evidence session with S4C
If I can go back to the response to the letter you received in December 2022, where you mentioned, obviously, it was addressed to the chief executive, but your understanding was, from management, that things were improving. Now, I appreciate the references…
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Welsh Government Draft Budget 2024-25: evidence session with the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
It sounds to me as if you're saying that a lot has happened and there's more to do as well. So, what do you think is the biggest step that Welsh Government could take now to ensure that this develops more?
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Welsh Government Draft Budget 2024-25: evidence session with the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
And one other question, if that's okay—a short one.
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Welsh Government Draft Budget 2024-25: evidence session with the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
You've nearly answered the other question I was going to ask, but you've mentioned policies where the impact on the language is clear, and I agree with you: the impact is clear. But what evidence do you have, or what assessment do you have, that this is…
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Welsh Government Draft Budget 2024-25: evidence session with the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
No, I've got one additional question. What evidence do you have to show that 'Cymraeg 2050', and the Welsh language, is something that is embedded across ministerial portfolios in the Welsh Government?
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Welsh Government Draft Budget 2024-25: evidence session with the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
Okay, thank you.
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Welsh Government Draft Budget 2024-25: evidence session with the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
Are you going to change any measures or outcomes as a result of that change in the budget?
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Welsh Government Draft Budget 2024-25: evidence session with the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
Thank you. You've mentioned the draft budget in your answer. What effect is that going to have? You've talked about cuts that have happened, therefore what sort of difference will there be in the provision—? Will there be some sort of scale-back, if you like…
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Welsh Government Draft Budget 2024-25: evidence session with the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
What evidence is there to say that the target for 'Cymraeg 2050' is still realistic?
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Welsh Government Draft Budget 2024-25: evidence session with the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
Thank you very much. Good morning.
, Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Programme for International Student Assessment results
I'm grateful, as a former educator, to have the opportunity to participate in today's debate. It's important to remember where we are. These are the worst-ever set of results for a Government that has never not been the worst at education in the UK. Below…
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Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
Minister, the winter months have been really difficult for Morriston Hospital. As you know, back in November, the hospital issued a black alert due to high levels of pressure brought on by a number of patients waiting for beds, and then, a few days later…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Thank you to the Deputy Minister for her answer. In the Welsh Labour Government's recent budget, we've seen a significant cut to your culture portfolio, Minister. It's particularly disappointing coming off the back of warnings from a range of organisations…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
4. What is the Welsh Government's strategy for helping and supporting the arts and culture sectors in Wales? OQ60471
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Statement by the Deputy Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism: Statutory registration and licensing of visitor accommodation
Can I thank you, Deputy Minister, for your statement? You'll recall that when the economy Minister, who was responsible for tourism at the time, got the ball rolling on the introduction of a registration scheme, I said that I didn't think it was a bad idea in…
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Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, we've seen the Welsh Labour Government cutting funding for education in its most recent budget. That's despite the current education Minister touring the country, saying it wouldn't happen on his watch, but not before he votes for it today…
