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Transcript: Transcript for 07/06/2023 - Children, Young People and Education Committee
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Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest Minutes: 1.1 The Chair welcomed Members to the meeting of the
Children, Young People and Education Committee. 1.2 There were no apologies. |
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(09.15 - 10.05) |
Do disabled children and young people have equal access to education and childcare? - evidence session 3 Miranda Evans, Policy and Programmes Manager, Disability Wales Kat Watkins, UNCRDP Development Officer, Disability Wales Megan Thomas, Policy and Research Officer, Disability Wales Supporting documents:
Minutes: 2.1 The Committee heard evidence from Disability Wales, apologies were received from Miranda Evans who was unable to attend the session. 2.2 Disability Wales agreed to look further into providing information on access to childcare and data on disabled children who have English as a second language. |
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(10.10 - 11.00) |
Do disabled children and young people have equal access to education and childcare? - evidence session 4 Zoe Richards, Chief Executive Officer, Learning Disability
Wales Adele Rose Morgan, Inclusive education campaigner, Learning Disability Wales Georgia Miggins, Youth Parliament Member Supporting documents: Minutes: 3.1 The Committee heard evidence from Learning Disability Wales. 3.2 They agreed to provide comments from parents and carers on children with disabilities being able to attend local mainstream school. 3.3 They agreed to submit written responses to any questions not covered. |
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(11.10 - 12.00) |
Do disabled children and young people have equal access to education and childcare? - evidence session 5 Karen McFarlane, Policy Officer: Poverty and Vulnerable Children, Children in Wales and Chair of TSANA Francesca Wright, Assistant Chief Officer, Snap Cymru Cath Lewis, Policy and Campaigns Manager, Guide Dogs Cymru Chris Haines, External Affairs Manager, National Autistic Society George Baldwin, Policy and Campaigns Officer for Wales, National Deaf Children’s Society Gwen Anslow, All Wales Forum Supporting documents: Minutes: 4.1 The Committee heard evidence from TSANA. 4.2 They agreed to provide examples from Mudiad Meithrin on the barriers to accessing childcare for children who are neurodivergent or who have a learning disability. They also agreed to provide further examples about how accessible the school estate is for learners with all types of disabilities. |
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Papers to note Minutes: 5.1 The papers were noted. |
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Legislative Consent: Illegal Migration Bill Supporting documents: |
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Legislative Consent: Illegal Migration Bill Supporting documents: |
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Mental Health support in Higher Education Supporting documents: |
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Forward work programme Supporting documents: |
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Welsh Government Draft Budget 2023-24 Supporting documents: |
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Mental Health support in Higher Education Supporting documents: |
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(12.00) |
Motion under Standing Order 17.42(ix) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting Minutes: 6.1 The motion was agreed. |
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(12.00 - 12.10) |
Do disabled children and young people have equal access to education and childcare? - consideration of the evidence Minutes: 7.1 The Committee considered the evidence it had heard in the previous evidence sessions. |
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(12.10 - 12.20) |
Pre- appointment hearing of the Chief Executive for the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research - consideration of the draft report Minutes: 8.1 The draft report was agreed, it would be laid on 8 June. |