Update of Higher Education Student Funding (P.12/2024) – amendment (P.12/2024 Amd.) – Children’s Rights Impact Assessment

1)  Name and brief description of the proposed decision

The subject of your CRIA may be a proposed law, policy or proposition and in accordance with the Law is referred to in this template as the decision'

• What is the problem or issue the decision is trying to address?

• Do children experience this problem differently from adults?

This amendment does not introduce additional impacts on children over and above those identified in the CRIA attached to Proposition P.12/2024.

2)  Which groups of children and young people are likely to be affected?

Groups of children could include early years, primary or secondary education; young adults; children with additional learning needs; disabled children; children living in poverty; children from particular ethnic backgrounds; migrants; refugees; care experienced children and LGBTQ+ children

Financial support for higher education is generally provided to adults aged 18 and above. However, the prospect of adequate or inadequate financial support to enable access to higher education can influence the perception and aspirations of children. This could impact children's choices and motivation to engage in learning before reaching adulthood.

3)  What is the likely impact of the proposed decision on children and on their rights?

• Identify any potential positive OR negative impacts and include indirect impacts on children and their rights as described in the UNCRC

• Will different groups of children be affected differently by this decision?

This amendment will not introduce additional impacts on children and their rights beyond those already identified in the CRIA attached to Proposition P.12/2024.

4)  Is a full Children's Rights Impact Assessment required?

If you have identified impacts on children and their rights, a full CRIA should be completed. If no impacts are identified then a Full CRIA is not required, but please explain your rationale and how you reached this conclusion

In accordance with Article 7(4) of the Children (Convention Rights) (Jersey) Law 2022, a full Children's Rights Impact Assessment is not required for an amendment to a proposition.