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Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel

Records of Meetings

Year: 2019

The following records of meetings have been approved by the Panel. Signed

Chairman

Deputy Rob Ward

Date: 7th January 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Absent
In attendance	Gill Knights, JT Group Head of Legal and Regulatory Affairs [item 3 only] Daragh McDermott, JT Corporate Affairs Director [item 3 only] Marcel Le Claire, JT Group Security Officer [item 3 only] Advocate David Cadin, JT External Legal Counsel, Bedell Cristin [item 3 only] Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter	Action
1. Records of Meetings The Panel noted and approved the record of the meeting held on Monday 10th December 2018.
2. Post-16 education Review The Panel noted the submissions it had received so far in the review and agreed it would look to arrange meetings with head teachers of all secondary schools and Highlands in order to discuss the submissions further. The Panel requested that this took place during the week beginning 4th February 2019. The Panel also agreed that it would arrange meetings with students at Victoria College, Jersey College for Girls, De La Salle College, Beaulieu and Hautlieu in order to discuss the review. It was agreed that this would be beneficial following on from the meeting with students at Highlands College. The Panel noted that Island ARK had been contracted to undertake the survey of students, and this would be taking place during the week beginning 11th February, with Year 10 Hautlieu students undertaking the survey during the week beginning 25th February on account of Project Trident.	AH AH
3. Draft Cybercrime (Jersey) Law 201- The Panel noted that a response to the questions raised through the submissions was due from the Minister for Home Affairs. It was agreed that the Panel would review the answers after which it would consider producing comments on the draft Law. The Panel received Gill Knights, Jersey Telecoms Group Head of Legal and Regulatory Affairs, Daragh McDermott, Jersey Telecoms Corporate Affairs Director, Marcel Le Claire, Jersey Telecoms Group Security Officer and Advocate David Cadin, Jersey Telecoms External Legal Counsel, Bedell Cristin to discuss the submission made in respect of the draft Law. The record of this meeting is classified as exempt in accordance with the Freedom of Information (Jersey) Law 2011 (as amended) under Qualified Exemption Article 33(b).	AH
4. Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel

The Chairman provided an update on the work of the Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel. It was noted that the Review Panel had recently published a report about the progress made in responding to the Care Inquiry and would shortly be undertaking a review of the legislation to underpin the role of the Children's Commissioner.
5. Legal Aid Review Panel It was noted that the Draft Access to Justice (Jersey) Law 201- was due to be re- lodged with amendments, after which the Review Panel would undertake further scrutiny of the proposals.
6. Amendment to the Immigration Rules: Student Employment The Panel noted and discussed a draft Ministerial Decision that would amend the immigration rules in respect of students seeking employment whilst studying a higher education degree in Jersey. The Panel agreed that no further action was required in respect of the Ministerial Decision.
7. Work Programme 2019 The Panel noted its future work programme for 2019. The Panel agreed that it would look to commence a review of Teacher Recruitment and Retention once it had concluded its review of post-16 education.	AH
8. JCG International Pilot Programme The Panel noted and discussed a recent Ministerial Decision which had granted £100,000 to Jersey College for Girls for the purpose of a pilot scheme to recruit students from China and Hong Kong. The Panel agreed that it would question the policy objectives for this further with the Minister for Education and requested that a letter be sent to the Minister seeking clarification on a number of points.	AH
9. Quarterly Hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs The Panel noted that a quarterly public hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs was due to take place on Friday 1st February. The Panel agreed that it would consider question areas prior to its next scheduled meeting.	AH
10. Future Meetings The Panel noted that its next scheduled meeting was due to take place at 1:00pm on Monday 21st January 2019 in the Le Capelain Room, States Building.

Date: 9th January 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Absent
In attendance	Carl Howarth, Principal, Jersey College for Girls [item 1 only] Toni Rollo, Vice-Principal, Jersey College for Girls [item 1 only] Tim Stonebridge, Head of Service Operations and Access Networks, Sure [item 2 only] Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter

Action

1. Visit to Jersey College for Girls

The Panel attended Jersey College for Girls and met with Carl Howarth, Principal and Toni Rollo, Vice-Principal to discuss the work of the school.

The Panel discussed the following areas with the Principal and Vice-Principal;

The Panel's post-16 education review and the submission made by Jersey College for Girls;
The issues facing the island in respect of the recruitment and retention of teachers;
The international pilot programme the school was due to undertake to recruit students from China and Hong Kong

The Panel was then given a tour of the facilities by the Head Girl and Deputy Head Girl. The Panel agreed to send a letter of thanks to the schools for taking the time to meet with the Panel.

2. Draft Cybercrime (Jersey) Law 201-

The Panel received Tim Stonebridge, Head of Service Operations and Access Networks, Sure, to discuss private submission made in respect of the Draft Cybercrime (Jersey) Law 201-. The record of this meeting is classified as exempt in accordance with the Freedom of Information (Jersey) Law 2011 (as amended) under Qualified Exemption Article 33(b).

The Panel recalled that it had submitted questions to the Department for Justice and Home Affairs in respect of the draft Law and was due to receive answers by Monday 14th January. The Panel agreed that subject to these answers being satisfactory, it would publish comments in respect of the draft Law prior to the debate taking place on 29th January 2019.

Date: 21st January 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Absent
In attendance	Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter	Action
1. Records of Meetings The Panel noted and approved the records of the meetings held on 7th and 9th January 2019.
2. Post-16 Education The Panel noted that it had approved the final draft of the survey for students and this was due to be finalised in time for distribution to the schools in the second week of February. The Panel noted that it had been invited to a meeting with all secondary school Head Teachers on Wednesday 6th February to discuss the review. Further to this meeting, the Panel agreed that it would proceed with arranging public hearings with key stakeholders. The Panel agreed that it would extend an invitation to all Head Teachers of post-16 providers, and call the Minister for Education. It was agreed that all hearings should be arranged over the course of two days wherever possible.	AH
3. Draft Cybercrime (Jersey) Law 201- The Panel noted that the Department for Justice and Home Affairs had provided answers to questions that had been raised from the submissions to the review. It was agreed that the answers had satisfactorily addressed the issues that had been raised. The Panel agreed to publish comments in respect of the draft Law and discussed areas for inclusion. The Officer advised that a draft would be circulated for Panel discussion and approval as a matter of priority.	AH
4. Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel The Panel noted that the Minister for Children and Housing had responded to the Review Panel's report S.R.17/2018 Response to the Care Inquiry: Update Report Quarter Four 2018 and would be discussing this further at its next scheduled meeting. It was also noted that the Review Panel was due to be briefed on the revised Children's Plan.
5. Legal Aid Review Panel It was noted that the Chief Minister was due to re-lodge the Draft Access for Justice (Jersey) Law 201-, after which the Review Panel would conduct further work in respect of the draft Law. The Panel agreed that it would remove the Review Panel as a regular standing item on its agenda until such time as further developments had occurred.	AH

6. Quarterly Hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs

The Panel noted that the a Quarterly Public Hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs was due to take place on Friday 1st February 2019. The Panel received a draft question plan for the hearing and agreed additional questions. The Officer advised that an amended draft would be circulated via SharePoint in due course.

7. JCG International Pilot Programme

The Panel recalled that during the previous States Assembly sitting, questions had been raised by Members about the £100,000 grant to Jersey College for Girls to assist in the recruitment of students from China and Hong-Kong. The Panel agreed that it would write to the Minister for Education in order to clarify the policy position for the decision, and to gather further details on the fostering arrangements for the young people when living in the Island.

8. Future Meetings

The Panel noted that its next scheduled meeting was due to take place at 1:00pm on Monday 4th February in the Le Capelain Room, States Building.

Date: 25th January 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Apologies
Absent
In attendance	Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter

Action

1. Draft Cybercrime (Jersey) Law 201-

The Panel approved publication of its comments in respect of P.134/2018 Draft Cybercrime (Jersey) Law 201-.

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Apologies
Absent
In attendance	Connétable Len Norman, Minister for Home Affairs Deputy Gregory Guida, Assistant Minister for Home Affairs Julian Blazeby, Director General, Justice and Home Affairs Luke Goddard, Acting Director, Customs and Immigration Stewart Gull, Head of Crime Services, States of Jersey Police Nikita Hall , Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter

Action

1. Quarterly Public Hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs

The Panel received Connétable Len Norman, Minister for Home Affairs, Deputy Gregory Guida, Assistant Minister for Home Affairs, Julian Blazeby, Director General, Justice and Home Affairs, Luke Goddard, Acting Director, Customs and Immigration and DSI Stewart Gull, Head of Crime Services, States of Jersey Police for a quarterly public hearing. A recording was made so that a transcript could be produced.

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Absent
In attendance	Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter	Action
1. Records of Meetings The Panel approved the records of the meetings held on 21st and 25th January 2019.
2. Offender Management Unit – Briefing The Panel noted that the planned briefing had been cancelled and agreed that it would reschedule the briefing at a later date. The Officer advised that a meeting request would be sent out once a new date had been confirmed.	AH
3. Post-16 education The Panel noted that the links and guidance information for the survey of students had been circulated to all schools in preparation for the survey beginning on Monday 11th February. The Panel also noted that the closing date for the survey was Monday 1st March, after which it would be presented with the findings. The Panel noted that a meeting with head teachers that had been scheduled for Wednesday 6th February had been cancelled, with a new date of Thursday 14th February circulated as an alternative. The Panel agreed to rearrange the meeting to the 14th February at 11:00am and asked the Officer to make the necessary arrangements.	AH
4. Draft Cybercrime (Jersey) Law 201- The Panel recalled that it had published its comments on the Draft Cybercrime (Jersey) Law 201- on Friday 25th January. The Panel also recalled that the proposition had been adopted by the States Assembly on 29th January and the Minister for Home Affairs had accepted the Panel's recommendations arising from the review.
5. Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel The Chairman updated the Panel on the work being done by the Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel. It was noted that the Review Panel was due to question the Minister for Children and Housing at a public hearing on Monday 11th February and was also due to be briefed on the Children's Services Improvement Plan and the Children's Legislation Transformation Programme.
6. Quarterly Hearing with the Minister for Education The Panel noted that it was due to hold a quarterly public hearing with the Minister for Education on Friday 1st March 2019. The Panel discussed and agreed potential question areas for the hearing. The Officer advised that a draft question plan would be circulated in due course for further discussion.	AH

7. Quarterly Hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs

The Panel recalled that it had held a quarterly public hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs on Friday 1st February. The Panel agreed that the hearing had been positive and agreed it would review the transcript of the hearing, after which it would identify any follow up actions.

8. JCG International Pilot Programme

The Panel recalled that it had written to the Minister for Education to clarify questions it had raised about the JCG international pilot programme to recruit students from China and Hong Kong. It was noted that the Minister's response was due on Thursday 7th February, after which the Panel would identify any further actions.

9. Future Meetings

The Panel noted that its next scheduled meeting was due to take place at 1:00pm on Monday 18th February 2019 in the Le Capelain Room, States Building.

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Absent
In attendance	Nikita Hall , Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter	Action
1. Meeting with Head Teachers The Panel met to discuss an upcoming meeting with Head Teachers. The proposed date for the meeting was 14th February 2019 at 11am. The Officer was requested to confirm this and circulate a calendar appointment to the Panel. The Panel agreed that this meeting would be used as an open forum to hear Head Teachers' thoughts and views on: The Panel's Post 16 Education Review The main issues facing schools What Scrutiny should be looking at (i.e. projects for the Panel's future work programme.) The Officer was requested to find out whether both primary and secondary Head Teachers met together, or separately.	AH AH
2. Quarterly Hearing with the Minister for Education – Question Plan The Panel discussed topic areas for questioning at the upcoming Quarterly Hearing with the Minister. The Officer was requested to draft a Question Plan. To help inform the areas of questioning, the Officer was requested to investigate whether schools received Pupil Premium for post 16 students. In addition, to investigate what the retirement strategy was for the emergency services. The Panel agreed that the hearing would proceed with only the Minister and Assistant Minister at the table. Officers would be requested to sit in the Public Gallery, unless specifically called to the witness table to provide further information / clarification on matters.	AH AH
3. Proposed Visit to the Schools' Behavioural Unit The Officer was requested to arrange a Panel fact-finding visit to the Schools' Behavioural Unit.	AH

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Absent
In attendance	Simon Barrett, Head of Sixth Form, De La Salle College Andrea Firby, Head Teacher, Beaulieu Convent School Andy Adkin, Head Teacher, Le Rocquier School Nick Falle, Head Teacher, Hautlieu School Tom Turner, Head Teacher, Le Santé School Carl Howarth, Principal, Jersey College for Girls Sarah Hague, Head Teacher, Les Quennevais School Alun Watkins, Head Master, Victoria College Steve Lewis , Principal, Highlands College Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter

Action

1. Meeting with Head Teachers

The Panel attended the Education Department to meet with Simon Barrett, Head of Sixth Form, De La Salle College, Andrea Firby, Head Teacher, Beaulieu Convent School, Andy Adkin, Head Teacher, Le Rocquier School, Nick Falle, Head Teacher, Hautlieu School, Tom Turner, Head Teacher, Le Santé School, Carl Howarth, Principal, Jersey College for Girls Sarah Hague, Head Teacher, Les Quennevais School, Alun Watkins, Head Master, Victoria College and Steve Lewis , Principal, Highlands College.

The Panel discussed the following areas with the Head Teachers:

The progress of the Panel's review of post-16 education. It was noted that the survey of students was currently being undertaken in schools and the Panel thanked the Head Teachers for facilitating this.

It was noted that teacher recruitment and retention and funding were two of the main issues currently affecting schools. The upcoming strike of teachers scheduled for 26th February was noted as unfortunate and was seen as symptomatic of the wider issues affecting education.

The Panel thanked the Head Teachers for meeting with it and agreed that it would seek to arrange further meetings in order to discuss the issues affecting local schools.

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Absent
In attendance	Dr Jason Turner, Chairman, Jersey Police Authority [item 2 only] Hiren Mistry, Member, Jersey Police Authority [item 2 only] Claire Kelly, Executive Officer, Jersey Police Authority [item 2 only] Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer Sheron Sloan, Assistant Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter	Action
1. Records of Meetings The Panel noted and approved the records of the meetings held on 4th and 6th February 2019.
2. Briefing – Jersey Police Authority The Panel received Dr Jason Turner, Chairman, Jersey Police Authority, Hiren Mistry, Member, Jersey Police Authority and Claire Kelly, Executive Officer, Jersey Police Authority for a meeting to discuss the Justice and Home Affairs Target Operating Model. The record of this meeting is classified as exempt in accordance with the Freedom of Information (Jersey) Law 2011 (as amended) under Absolute Exemption Article 26.
3. Post-16 education The Panel noted that public hearings had been arranged with the Minister for Education, Principal of Highlands and Head Teacher of Hautlieu school. It was noted that Skills Jersey and the Head Teachers of the four other post-16 providers had also been invited to attend public hearings and would be confirmed in due course. The Panel agreed that it would invite Jersey Finance and Digital Jersey to attend public hearings in order to discuss their submission on post-16 education further. The Panel received an update on the progress of its survey for students and noted that 1,035 students had completed it to date. It was explained that a reminder to schools would be circulated after half term in advance of the closing date on 1st March.	AH AH AH
4. Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel The Panel received an update from the Chairman of the work being undertaken by the Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel. It was noted that the Review Panel was due to undertake a review of the Draft Commissioner for Children and Young People (Jersey) Law which was due to be debated on 26th March 2019.
5. Quarterly Public Hearing with the Minister for Education

The Panel noted a draft question plan for its upcoming quarterly public hearing with the Minister for Education on Friday 1st March 2019. The Panel discussed the plan and agreed changes and additional questions. The Officer advised that an updated plan would be circulated for Panel discussion prior to the question areas being confirmed with the department.	AH
6. JCG International Pilot Programme The Panel noted a response from the Minister for Education in respect of its letter requesting further information about the JCG international Pilot Programme. The Panel agreed to ask further questions at the next quarterly public hearing and requested that the Officer add these to the question plan.	AH
7. P.12/2019 – Draft Immigration (Relevant Biometric Information) (Jersey) Regulations 201- The Panel noted that P.12/2019 – Draft Immigration (Relevant Biometric Information) (Jersey) Regulations 201- had been lodged by the Minister for Home Affairs for debate on Tuesday 12th March 2019. The Panel noted that the Brexit Review Panel had expressed an interest in reviewing the proposition and agreed that it did not need to review it further at this stage.	AH
8. P.21/2019 - Draft Explosives (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 201- The Panel noted that P.21/2019 - Draft Explosives (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 201- had been lodged by the Minister for Home Affairs. The Panel recalled that it had received a briefing on the amendment after it had been withdrawn for debate in July 2018. Further to this briefing, the Panel recalled that it had drafted Comments in respect of the draft Law. Due to the length of time between the briefing and the amendment being lodged, the Panel agreed that it would clarify with the Minister for Home Affairs whether there had been any substantial changes to the legislation, after which it would consider any further actions.	AH
9. Draft Motor Vehicles (Removal from Private Land) (Jersey) Regulations 201- The Panel noted that Officers from the Department for Strategic Policy, Performance and Policy had approached it to arrange a briefing on the Draft Motor Vehicles (Removal from Private Land) (Jersey) Regulations 201- which were due to be lodged by the Minister for Home Affairs. The Panel agreed to proceed with a briefing during the week commencing 11th March, subject to the States Assembly meeting.	AH
10. Future Meetings The Panel noted that its next scheduled meeting was due to take place at 1:00pm on Monday 4th March 2019 in the Le Capelain Room, States Building.

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Absent
In attendance	Senator Tracey Vallois, Minister for Education Deputy Jeremy Maçon, Assistant Minister for Education Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter

Action

1. Quarterly Public Hearing with the Minister for Education

The Panel received Senator Tracey Vallois, Minister for Education and Deputy Jeremy Maçon, Assistant Minister for Education for a quarterly public hearing. The proceedings were recorded so that a transcript could be produced.

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Absent
In attendance	Gary Grimshaw, Educationalist [item 2 only] Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer Sheron Sloan, Assistant Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter	Action
1. Records of Meetings The Panel noted and approved the records of the meetings held on 14th and 18th February 2019.
2. Meeting – Gary Grimshaw, Educationalist The Panel received Mr. Gary Grimshaw, a local teacher, to discuss issues relating to the Island's education system. The record of this meeting is classified as exempt in accordance with the Freedom of Information (Jersey) Law 2011 (as amended) under Absolute Exemption Article 25.
3. Post-16 education The Panel noted a hearing schedule for its post-16 education review. It was noted that the Panel would meet with the Heads of the post-16 providers, Jersey Finance, Digital Jersey, and Skills Jersey to discuss their submissions and thoughts on the current post-16 provision in the Island. The Panel discussed question areas for the hearings and requested that the officer draft and circulate a question guide for the hearings. The Panel noted that a public hearing was due to take place with the Minister for Education on Monday 25th March. The Panel agreed initial question areas and requested that a question plan be drafted for discussion at its next meeting. The Panel noted that the student's survey had been concluded with 2,176 responses representing a 63% response rate. It was noted that the final report with the data analysis would be made available by Friday 8th March.	AH AH
4. Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel The Chairman updated the Panel on the work being undertaken by the Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel. It was noted that the Review Panel was conducting a review in relation to the Draft Commissioner for Children and Young People (Jersey) Law 201-, with specific focus on the Commissioner's proposed powers to request information. It was noted that concern had been raised about the limited scope the draft Law would give the Commissioner to request information to allow the post holder to fulfil their duties.
5. Justice and Home Affairs – Target Operating Model

The Panel noted that the Comptroller and Auditor General had responded to its letter asking for clarification of the recommendations in her report of the Governance of the States of Jersey Police. It also noted that the Minister for Home Affairs was due to respond to its letter which raised concerns about the target operating model (TOM) for the Department for Justice and Home Affairs. The Panel agreed it would wait until the Minister had responded and then agree any further actions. The Panel noted that Deputy Pointon had lodged a proposition which, if adopted, would require any legislative changes under the TOM to be brought to the States Assembly for approval prior to the model's implementation. It was agreed that Deputy Pointon would withdraw from any review of the target operating model if agreed by the Panel.
6. Quarterly Hearing with the Minister for Education The Panel recalled the quarterly hearing with the Minister for Education on Friday 1st March. The Panel agreed it would review the transcript to agree any areas to follow up from the hearing.	AH
7. P.21/2019 Draft Explosives (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 201- The Panel noted a draft comments paper in respect of P.21/2019 Draft Explosives (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 201-. The Panel agreed changes to the report and requested that an updated version be prepared in advance of the next Panel meeting where it would be discussed further.	AH
8. Draft Motor Vehicles (Removal from Private Land) (Jersey) Regulations 201- The Panel noted that it was due to receive a briefing on the Draft Motor Vehicles (Removal from Private Land) (Jersey) Regulations 201- on Thursday 14th March.
9. Future Meetings The Panel noted that its next scheduled meeting was due to take place at 1:00pm on Monday 18th March in the Le Capelain Room, States Building.

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Absent
In attendance	Steve Lewis , Principal, Highlands College Jo-Terry Marchant, Deputy Principal, Highlands College Dreena Collins, Assistant Principal, Further Education, Highlands College Lee Johnson , Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Quality, Highlands College Tina Upstell, Assistant Principal, Skills, Planning and Employment, Highlands College Rob Moy, Executive Director Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter

Action

1. Public Hearing with Highlands College

The Panel received Steve Lewis , Principal, Highlands College Jo-Terry Marchant, Deputy Principal, Highlands College, Dreena Collins, Assistant Principal, Further Education, Highlands College, Lee Johnson , Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Quality, Highlands College, Tina Upstell, Assistant Principal, Skills, Planning and Employment, Highlands College, Rob Moy, Executive Director, Highlands College for a public hearing as part of its post-16 education review. A recording was made so that a transcript could be produced.

The Panel agreed to send a letter to Principal thanking the College for its engagement in the review.

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman
Apologies	Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Absent
In attendance	Alun Watkins, Head Teacher, Victoria College [item 1 only] Jason Turner, Head Teacher, De La Salle College [item 2 only] Tony Moretta, CEO, Digital Jersey [item 3 only] James Linder, Policy Manager, Digital Jersey [item 3 only] Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter	Action
1. Public Hearing with Highlands College The Panel received Alun Watkins, Head Teacher of Victoria College for a public hearing as part of its post-16 education review. A recording was made so that a transcript could be produced.
2. Public Hearing with De La Salle College The Panel received Jason Turner, Head Teacher of De La Salle College for a public hearing as part of its post-16 education review. A recording was made so that a transcript could be produced.
3. Public Hearing with Digital Jersey The Panel received Tony Moretta, CEO, Digital Jersey and James Linder, Digital Jersey for a public hearing as part of its post-16 education review. A recording was made so that a transcript could be produced.

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman
Apologies	Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Absent
In attendance	Saboohi Famili, Group Director Young People, Further Education, Skills and Learning [item 3 only] Lynne Haws, Head of Careers and Student Funding, Skills Jersey [item 3 only] Penny Shurmer, Director Enterprise Skill Development, Skills Jersey [item 3 only] Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter	Action
1. Records of Meetings The Panel approved the records of the meetings held on 1st, 4th and 8th March 2019.
2. Briefing on Target Operating Model – Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills The Panel noted that the planned briefing on the Target Operating Model for the Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills had been rearranged for 11:15am on Thursday 21st March 2019. The Officer advised that a meeting request would be sent out for the briefing.	AH
3. Public Hearing with Skills Jersey The Panel received Saboohi Famili, Group Director Young People, Further Education, Skills and Learning, Lynne Haws, Head of Careers and Student Funding, Skills Jersey and Penny Shurmer, Director Enterprise Skill Development, Skills Jersey for a public hearing as part of its post-16 education review. A recording was made so that a transcript could be produced.
4. Post-16 education The Panel recalled that it had held public hearings with three post-16 providers and one industry group to date and noted that further hearings were due to take place on Friday 22nd March. The Officer advised that question packs would be provided in advance of the hearings. The Panel noted that a public hearing with the Minister for Education was due to take place on Monday 25th March at 2:00pm. The Panel discussed a draft question plan and agreed additional questions for inclusion. The Officer advised that a draft reflecting these changes would be circulated in due course. The Panel noted and discussed the findings of the student survey it had carried out as part of the review. The Panel agreed that in the interest of openness, it would share the findings of the report with the Minister for Education with the exception of the appendices that contained the open ended responses to the questionnaire.	AH AH AH
5. Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel

The Chairman updated the Panel on the work of the Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel. It was noted that the Review Panel was undertaking a review of article 8 of the Draft Commissioner for Children and Young People (Jersey) Law 201- (Power of the Commissioner to request information) and had received several submissions highlighting concerns with the article. The Review Panel intended to call in the draft Law for further scrutiny under standing order 72 if the principles were adopted. It was expected then that the Review Panel would consider bringing an amendment to the draft Law.
6. Justice and Home Affairs – Target Operating Model The Panel noted that it had received responses from the Minister for Home Affairs and the Comptroller and Auditor General in respect of the concerns that had been raised about the Justice and Home Affairs target operating model. It was noted that Deputy Trevor Pointon had lodged P.24/2019 Justice and Home Affairs: cessation of restructure which would request the Council of Ministers to cease any departmental restructure until such time as any necessary legislative changes had been adopted by the States Assembly. It was noted that this was due for debate on 26th March 2019. The Panel agreed that it would defer any further discussion on the subject until the debate had taken place.
7. Draft Motor Vehicles (Removal from Private Land) (Jersey) Regulations 201- The Panel recalled that the briefing on the Draft Motor Vehicles (Removal from Private Land) (Jersey) Regulations 201- that was due to take place on Thursday 14th March had been rescheduled to 2pm on Monday 1st April.
8. Future Meetings The Panel noted that its next scheduled meeting was due to take place at 1:00pm on Monday 1st April 2019 in the Le Capelain Room, States Building.

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Absent
In attendance	Senator Tracey Vallois, Minister for Education Senator Sam Mézec , Minister for Children and Housing Mark Rogers, Director General, Children, Young People, Education and Skills Keith Posner, Director of Policy and Planning Sue Bishop, Senior Human Resources Manager Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter

Action

1. Briefing on Target Operating Model – Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills

The Panel received Senator Tracey Vallois, Minister for Education, Senator Sam Mézec , Minister for Children and Housing, Mark Rogers, Director General, Children, Young People, Education and Skills, Keith Posner, Director of Policy and Planning and Sue Bishop, Senior Human Resources Manager for a briefing in relation to the proposed target operating model for the Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills.

The record of this meeting is classified as exempt in accordance with the Freedom

of Information (Jersey) Law 2011 (as amended) under Absolute Exemption Article 26.

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman
Apologies	Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Absent
In attendance	Carl Howarth, Principal, Jersey College for Girls [item 1 only] Toni Rollo, Vice Principal, Jersey College for Girls [item 1 only] Nick Falle, Head Teacher, Hautlieu School [item 2 only] Joe Moynihan, Chief Executive, Jersey Finance [item 3 only] Amy Bryant, Deputy Chief Executive, Jersey Finance [item 3 only] Claire Lyons, Head of Marketing, Jersey Finance [item 3 only] Andrea Firby, Head of School, Beaulieu Convent School [item 4 only] Phil Toal, Deputy Head Teacher, Beaulieu Convent School [item 4 only] Rory Steel, Assistant Head Teacher, Beaulieu Convent School [item 4 only] Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter	Action
1. Public Hearing with Jersey College for Girls The Panel received Carl Howarth, Principal, Jersey College for Girls and Toni Rollo, Vice Principal, Jersey College for Girls for a public hearing as part of its post-16 education review. A recording was made so that a transcript could be produced.
2. Public Hearing with Hautlieu School The Panel received Nick Falle, Head Teacher, Hautlieu School College for a public hearing as part of its post-16 education review. A recording was made so that a transcript could be produced.
3. Public Hearing with Jersey Finance The Panel received Joe Moynihan, Chief Executive, Jersey Finance, Amy Bryant, Deputy Chief Executive, Jersey Finance and Claire Lyons, Head of Marketing, Jersey Finance for a public hearing as part of its post-16 education review. A recording was made so that a transcript could be produced.
4. Public Hearing with Beaulieu Convent School The Panel received Andrea Firby, Head of School, Beaulieu Convent School, Phil Toal, Deputy Head Teacher, Beaulieu Convent School and Rory Steel, Assistant Head Teacher, Beaulieu Convent School or a public hearing as part of its post-16 education review. A recording was made so that a transcript could be produced.

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Absent
In attendance	Senator Tracey Vallois, Minister for Education Deputy Jeremy Maçon, Assistant Minister for Education Sean O'Regan, Group Director Education Saboohi Famili, Group Director Young People, Further Education, Skills and Learning Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter

Action

1. Public Hearing with the Minister for Education – Post-16 education review

The Panel received Senator Tracey Vallois, Minister for Education, Deputy Jeremy Maçon, Assistant Minister for Education, Sean O'Regan, Group Director Education and Saboohi Famili, Group Director Young People, Further Education, Skills and Learning for a public hearing as part of its post-16 education review. A recording was made so that a transcript could be produced.

Date: 1st April 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Apologies
Absent
In attendance	Jack Norris, Policy Principal, Department for Strategic Policy, Performance and Population [item 2 only] Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer Sheron Sloan, Assistant Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter

Action

1. Records of Meetings

The Panel noted and approved the records of the meetings on 15th, 18th, 21st, 22nd and 25 March 2019.

2. Draft Motor Vehicles (Removal from Private Land) (Jersey) Regulations 201-

The Panel received Mr Jack Norris, Policy Principal, for a briefing in relation to the Draft Motor Vehicles (Removal from Private Land) (Jersey) Regulations 201-.

The Panel recalled that the draft Regulations had been appended to the Draft Motor Vehicles (Removal from Private Land) (Jersey) Law 201- which was debated and approved by the States Assembly in November 2018. As such, the Panel recalled that it had published comments outlining areas for consideration within the draft Regulations.

Mr. Norris explained that the Panel's comments had been reflected in the draft Regulations and explained the changes based upon the Panel's comments which related to the definition of an abandoned vehicle, definition of contact when seeking the owner of a vehicle and reference to the level of charges that could be incurred as a result of removing a vehicle.

It was noted that the Regulations set out the process to be followed for both private land with and without signage, with distinction given to private land with hard foundations (i.e. drive ways, car parks etc.) and soft foundations (i.e. fields). Mr. Norris explained that any vehicle parked without permission on private land would need to be reported to the relevant Parish which would in turn issue a notice to the owner to remove the vehicle within three weeks. If this was not done within the timeframe the vehicle would be advertised in the Jersey Gazette for a further three weeks. If after the six week period the vehicle had not been removed, the land owner would be required to pay the costs of the removal. It was noted that this money could be reclaimed by pursuing the case through the petty debts court. It was explained that contact with a vehicle owner would be done via registered post as recommended by the Panel during earlier discussions on the regulations.

If the Parish was unable to identify the owner of the vehicle by records, then it would be placed in the Jersey Gazette for a three week period, after which it would disposed

of. If, in the event a vehicle had no identifying aspects (i.e. J plates removed and chassis number removed), the land owner could present this information to the Parish which would in turn define the vehicle as permanently abandoned and be able to remove it immediately.

The Panel questioned whether the Regulations would place a limit on the costs that could be charged by registered removal companies. It was noted that due to the variety of situations that might involve an abandoned vehicle, it was decided not to place an upper limit on the costs that could be entailed. It was, however, noted that the Department for Driver and Vehicle Standards (DVS) would hold a register of companies eligible to remove vehicles, who in turn would only be able to charge an amount that would meet the costs of removing the vehicle. It was noted that should a vehicle be sold by a company once it had been removed (and after a further year had passed) then they would only be eligible to claim the costs of the recovery and any further profit would be returned to the States Treasury and Exchequer.

During the debate on the draft Law in November several States Members had raised concern about the prospect of the draft Law forcing people to place signage on their land. Special concern was raised about the potential impact on the rural parishes. Mr. Norris explained that consideration had been given to this within the Regulations and it would not be required for any signage to be placed on soft foundations (i.e. fields). It was explained that significant consideration had also been given to what constituted a hard foundation.

It was noted that the draft Regulations would ban the use of wheel clamping and other vehicle immobilisation means. It was felt that the draft Regulations had struck a fine balance between rights of the land owner as well as rights of the vehicle owner.

It was noted that the Island was one of the first jurisdictions to adopt a detailed approach to the removal of vehicles from private land and further review of the effectiveness of the system would be required throughout its implementation. It was expected that the Regulations would be lodged in order for the debate to take place at the States sitting on 21st May 2019 and, subject to approval by the Assembly, they would be brought in to force by 19th June 2019.

The Panel thanked Mr. Norris for the briefing and agreed it would publish comments in advance of the debate which would explain how the issues identified in its previous comments paper had been addressed.

3. Post-16 education

The Panel noted and discussed a draft report in respect of the post-16 education review. The Panel agreed that it would work to a publication date of Friday 26th April.

The Panel agreed to proceed with the factual accuracy checking of the report. It was noted that the school holidays fell within this time period, and given that the heads of the post-16 providers would be required to comment on the draft report, it was agreed that the factual accuracy checking period could be extended until the 24th April at midday. The Officer advised that the relevant excerpts would be circulated to stakeholders the following day.

The Panel agreed that it would discuss its findings and recommendations further at its next scheduled meeting

4. Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel

The Panel noted that the Draft Commissioner for Children and Young People (Jersey) Law 201- had been debated on Tuesday 26th March and the principles had been adopted. The Review Panel had then called in the draft Law under standing

order 72. It was noted that the Review Panel was intending to lodge an amendment to Article 8.
5. Quarterly Public Hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs The Panel noted that a quarterly public hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs was due to take place on Friday 26th April 2019. The Panel discussed and agreed question areas for the hearing. The Officer advised that a question plan would be drafted for discussion at the next Panel meeting on Monday 15th April.	AH
6. Justice and Home Affairs – Target Operating Model The Panel recalled that Deputy Pointon's proposition P.24/2019 Justice and Home Affairs: cessation of restructure had been adopted as amended by the States Assembly. The Panel agreed that it would request the new Target Operating Model structure and the outline business case for the original TOM from the Minister for Home Affairs.	AH
7. Visit to Rouge Bouillon School The Panel recalled that it had been unable to undertake a visit to a primary school based in St. Helier . The Panel therefore agreed that it would like to arrange a visit to Rouge Bouillon School. The Officer advised that the necessary arrangements would be made for a visit after the Easter Holidays.	AH
8. Future Meetings The Panel noted that its next scheduled meeting was due to take place at 1:00pm on Monday 15th April in the Le Capelain Room, States Building.

Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel

Record of Meeting

Date: 15th April 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Apologies	Deputy Trevor Pointon
Absent
In attendance	Kerrie Mauger-Dorrington, Union Representative, Association of Professional Ambulance Paramedics [item 2 only] Andy Langlois, Union Representative, Association of Professional Ambulance Paramedics [item 2 only] Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer Sheron Sloan, Assistant Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter	Action
1. Records of Meetings The Panel noted and approved the record of the meeting on 1st April 2019.
2. Meeting with Representatives from the Association of Professional Ambulance Paramedics The Panel received Kerrie Mauger-Dorrington, Union Representative, Association of Professional Ambulance Paramedics and Andy Langlois, Union Representative, Association of Professional Ambulance Paramedics for a meeting to discuss concerns relating to the Target Operating Model of the Department for Justice and Home Affairs. The record of this meeting is classified as exempt in accordance with the Freedom of Information (Jersey) Law 2011 (as amended) under Absolute Exemption Article 26.
3. Post-16 education The Panel noted and discussed potential findings and recommendations arising from the report which it subsequently agreed, subject to minor amendments and additional recommendations. The Officer advised that the report would be updated to include the amendments and changes. The Panel noted that due to the school holidays, the fact checking period had been extended in order to accommodate feedback from the schools. It was noted that this had been extended to Wednesday 24th April at 12:00pm. The Panel agreed to meet at 1:00pm on 24th April in order to discuss any changes and finalise its report with the intention of presenting it on Friday 26th April. The Officer advised that a meeting request would be sent out immediately.	AH AH
4. Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel The Panel noted that the Review Panel had lodged an amendment to the Draft Commissioner for Children and Young People (Jersey) Law 201- which was due for debate in second reading on 30th April 2019.
5. Quarterly Public Hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs

The Panel noted a draft question plan for the public hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs on Friday 26th April. The Panel discussed and agreed additional areas for questioning and the Officer advised that an updated draft would be circulated in due course.

6. Visit to Westminster

The Panel recalled that it had expressed an interest in visiting Westminster to observe proceedings of the House of Commons and a Select Committee within its remit. It was noted that this was to be undertaken jointly with members of the Health and Social Security Panel and the Public Accounts Committee.

The Panel agreed to proceed with organising the visit during June 2019. The Officer advised that the necessary arrangements would be made and details of the visit confirmed in due course.

7. Future Meetings

The Panel noted that its next scheduled meeting was due to take place at 1:00pm on Monday 13th May 2019 in the Le Capelain Room, States Building.

Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel

Record of Meeting

Date: 24th April 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman
Apologies	Deputy Trevor Pointon Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Absent
In attendance	Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter

Action

1. Post-16 education

The Panel noted and discussed comments that had been received from stakeholders in relation to the factual accuracy of its report. The Panel agreed to proceed with the changes as suggested by stakeholders.

The Panel finalised its findings and recommendations for the review and agreed that subject to minor changes the report could be sent for proof reading ahead of formal presentation on Friday 26th April. The Officer advised that a final version of the report and accompanying press release would be circulated to the Panel after the meeting for final approval.

Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel

Record of Meeting

Meeting held by electronic mail

Date: 25th April 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Apologies
Absent
In attendance	Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter

Action

1. Post-16 education

The Panel approved the publication of its final report S.R.7/2019 Post-16 Education. It was noted that the Ministerial response was due on Friday 7th June 2019.

Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel

Record of Meeting

Date: 26th April 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Apologies
Absent
In attendance	Connétable Len Norman, Minister for Home Affairs [item 1 only] Deputy Gregory Guida, Assistant Minister for Home Affairs [item 1 only] Julian Blazeby, Director General, Justice and Home Affairs [item 1 only] Kate Briden, Group Director, Public Protection and Law Enforcement [item 1 only] Luke Goddard, Acting Director, Customs and Immigration [item 1 only] Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer Sheron Sloan, Assistant Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter

Action

1. Quarterly Hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs

The Panel received Connétable Len Norman, Minister for Home Affairs, Deputy Gregory Guida, Assistant Minister for Home Affairs, Julian Blazeby, Director General, Justice and Home Affairs, Kate Briden, Group Director, Public Protection and Law Enforcement and Luke Goddard, Acting Director, Customs and Immigration for a quarterly public hearing. The proceedings were webcast and an audio recording was made so that a transcript could be produced.

2. Draft Explosives (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 201-

The Panel noted and approved its comments in respect of P.21/2019 Draft Explosives (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 201-. The Officer advised that these would be lodged au Greffe immediately.

Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel

Record of Meeting

Date: 13th May 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies
Absent	Connétable Simon Crowcroft
In attendance	Julian Blazeby, Director General, Justice and Home Affairs (Item 7 only) Simon Spottiswoode, Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter	Action
1. Transfers of functions The Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Deputy Pointon met with members of the Health and Social Services Scrutiny Panel to discuss a joint review of the transfer of the Ambulance Service to the Justice and Home Affairs Department and the transfer of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) to the Children, Young People, Education and Skills Department. It was noted that Deputy Pointon was to chair a sub-panel of the Health and Social Services Panel to scrutinise the proposed transfers. Deputy Huelin informed the Panel that, as a member of the Hospital Policy Development Board, he might be conflicted and unable to join the sub-panel.
2. Records of Meetings The Panel approved the records of meetings held on 15th, 24th, 25th and 26th April.
3. Post-16 Education Review The Panel noted that its report had been published on 26th April 2019 and that a Ministerial Response was due on 7th June 2019. In light of the Panel's quarterly public hearing with the Minister for Education, scheduled for the same day, it was agreed to ask if the Ministerial Response could be provided a week earlier. Alternatively, it was agreed to arrange to delay the quarterly hearing by a week, to give the Panel time to review the Ministerial Response before the hearing. The Panel discussed the consultation about post-16 education recently launched by the Government of Jersey. It was agreed to request further information about the scope and rationale of the consultation and, in particular, why it covered university education.	SS
4. Draft Motor Vehicles (Removal from Private Land) (Jersey) Regulations 201- The Panel noted that its comments paper on P.43/2019 Draft Motor Vehicles (Removal from Private Land) (Jersey) Regulations 201- would be presented to the States Assembly later that week.
5. Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel

The Chairman updated the Panel on the work of the Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel and noted that the Review Panel was due to meet the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry (IJCI) Panel the following week. The visit to Jersey by the ICJI Panel was likely to generate further work for the Review Panel.
6. Follow up to Quarterly Hearing The Panel reviewed its hearing with the Minister of Home Affairs held on 26th April 2019. It was noted that the move of the Ambulance Service from the Health and Community Services Department to the Justice and Home Affairs Department would now be reviewed by a sub-Panel of the Health and Social Services Scrutiny Panel.
7. Question Plan for Quarterly Hearing Noting its forthcoming quarterly public hearing with the Minister for Education, the Panel discussed possible areas of questioning. It was noted that a question plan would be prepared for the Panel to consider.	AH
8. Briefing on Youth Justice Review The Panel received a briefing from the Director General of the Justice and Home Affairs Department. It was explained that the review would build upon a report commissioned in 2018 by the Probation Service on Youth Justice, and followed a recommendation made in the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry Report. The review was at the early stages of scoping and had been considered at a recent Council of Ministers' meeting. It was agreed that further updates would be provided to the Panel as the work progressed.

Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel

Record of Meeting

Date: 28th May 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Absent
In attendance	Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter	Action
1. Record of Meetings The Panel noted and approved the record of the meeting held on 13th May 2019.
2. Post-16 Education The Panel noted that the Minister for Education was currently conducting a consultation on the future of post-16 education in the Island which was due to conclude on 21st June 2019. The Panel also noted that the Ministerial Response to its report S.R.7/2019 was due on Friday 7th June. The Panel discussed the timing of the consultation in relation to its report and questioned whether its recommendations had been incorporated into the final consultation. The Panel agreed that it would wait for the Minister to publish her response to the report prior to undertaking any subsequent work in relation to the consultation.	AH
3. Work Programme The Panel noted its forward work programme and agreed that it would seek to undertake a review of teacher recruitment and retention commencing in September 2019. The Officer advised that a scoping document and Terms of Reference would be drawn up for Panel approval. The Panel noted that the Government Plan was due to be lodged either before or shortly after the summer recess and agreed that this would require significant input and review. The Panel also noted that it would undertake a six month follow up of its post-16 education report in October 2019.	AH AH
4. Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel The Chairman updated the Panel on the work of the Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel. It was noted that the Review Panel had recently met with the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry (IJCI) Panel as part of its two year follow up visit to ascertain the progress implementing its recommendations. The Review Panel was due to hold a quarterly hearing with the Minister for Children and Housing on Monday 3rd June and would be questioning him on the overall view of the IJCI Panel as a result of its visit.
5. Transfer of functions sub-panel The Panel noted that the Health and Social Security Panel had formed a sub-panel to review the transfer of functions from the Health and Community Services Department. It was noted that the review would focus on the transfer of the

Ambulance Service to the Justice and Home Affairs Department and the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) to the Children, Young People, Education and Skills Department (CYPES).

It was noted that Deputy Pointon was chairing the sub-panel and Deputy Ward was also a Member of the Panel. It was noted that the sub-panel was currently in the process of being formed and would be meeting in due course to agree its terms of reference.

The Panel agreed to maintain the work of the sub-panel as a standing agenda item until such time as the review was completed.

6. Quarterly Hearing with the Minister for Education

The Panel recalled that it had agreed to delay the quarterly hearing until after the Minister for Education had responded to its report S.R.7/2019 Post-16 Education in order to follow up on the response to its recommendations. The Officer advised that a new date would be confirmed in due course.

The Panel noted and discussed a draft question plan for the hearing and agreed additional question areas for inclusion. It also agreed that it would add questions based on the Ministerial response to the Post-16 Education report. The Officer advised that an updated plan would be drafted for discussion at the next Panel meeting on Monday 10th June.

7. Visit to Westminster

The Panel noted that travel and accommodation for the proposed trip to Westminster between 24th and 26th June would be confirmed in due course. It was noted that the itinerary would be provided by the House of Commons seven days prior to the visit taking place.

8. Future Meetings

The Panel noted that its next scheduled meeting was due to take place at 1:00pm on Monday 10th June 2019 in the Le Capelain Room, States Building.

Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel

Record of Meeting

Date: 10th June 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Absent
In attendance	Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer Lindsey Power, Assistant Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter	Action
1. Record of Meetings The Panel noted and approved the record of the meeting held on 28th May 2019.
2. Post-16 Education The Panel noted that the Minister for Education had provided the Ministerial Response to its report S.R.7/2019 Post-16 Education in advance of its presentation to the States Assembly. The Panel noted that the Minister had accepted or partially accepted all of the recommendations arising from the report, and had also agreed with the vast majority of the findings. The Panel agreed to consider the response further and question the Minister at its next quarterly hearing on Friday 21st June on any matters that arose from the response.	AH
3. Teacher Recruitment and Retention The Panel noted a draft scoping document and Terms of Reference for its proposed review of teacher recruitment and retention. The Panel discussed the objectives of the review and agreed changes to the scoping document. The Panel agreed that the review would gather views of both current and former teachers, and noted this would be best arranged through focus groups. Subject to approval of the Chairmen's Committee, the Panel agreed that it would investigate potential companies that could assist it with arranging focus groups. The Panel also agreed that as part of the review it would be beneficial to spend a day shadowing teachers in order to understand the context of any issues relating to recruitment and retention. The Officer advised that this would be investigated further in advance of the next Panel meeting. It was agreed that the Panel would consider the review further at its next scheduled meeting, in anticipation of launching it in September 2019.	AH AH
4. Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel The Panel noted that the Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel was due to undertake a review which focussed on the progress to date of implementing the key actions in respect of Recommendations 5 to 8 of the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry (IJCI).

It was also noted that the IJCI Panel was due to report on its recent visit at some point during the summer. The Review Panel would then consider its approach in respect of any additional recommendations that may occur.
5. Transfer of functions sub-panel The Panel recalled that a sub-Panel of the Health and Social Security Panel had been established to review the transfer of services from the Health and Community Services Department (Ambulance and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAHMS) to Justice and Home Affairs and Children, Young People, Education and Skills respectively. The Panel noted that the sub-Panel had met to consider its Terms of Reference and would be launching its review in due course.
6. Quarterly Hearing with the Minister for Education The Panel noted a draft question plan for its quarterly hearing with the Minister for Education which had been rescheduled for Friday 21st June. The Panel agreed that it would consider the Ministerial Response to its report S.R.7/2019 Post-16 Education and meet on Friday 14th June in order to discuss and agree questions relating to the response. The Officer advised that a meeting request would be sent out immediately.	AH
7. Quarterly Hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs The Panel noted that it was due to hold a quarterly public hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs on Friday 12th July 2019. The Panel discussed and agreed question areas for the hearing and the Officer advised that a draft question plan would be prepared for discussion at the next meeting. The Panel agreed to write to the Minister for Home Affairs requesting an update on the progress revising the Target Operating Model (TOM) in light of the Assembly adopting P.24/2019 Justice and Home Affairs: Cessation of Restructure. It also agreed that it would request an update on the progress appointing the various heads of service under the revised TOM.	AH AH
8. Work Programme The Panel discussed its future work programme and agreed that once it had completed its review of teacher recruitment and retention it would look at undertaking reviews of domestic abuse legislation and the current position of the Island's drugs policy. The Officer advised that that the work programme would be updated to include these matters.	AH
9. Visit to Westminster The Panel noted that accommodation arrangements for the visit between 24th and 26th June had been confirmed and flight details would be confirmed in due course. It was noted that the Officer would circulate the itinerary for the visit once it had been confirmed by the House of Commons.	AH
10. Future Meetings The Panel noted that its next scheduled meeting was due to take place at 1:00pm on Monday 24th June in the Le Capelain Room, States Building.

Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel

Record of Meeting

Date: 14th June 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Absent
In attendance	Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer Lindsey Power, Assistant Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter

Action

1. Quarterly Hearing with the Minister for Education

The Panel met in order to discuss questions for inclusion in the question plan in advance of the quarterly public hearing with the Minister for Education on Friday 21st June. The Panel agreed additional question areas and the Officer advised that an updated question plan would be circulated accordingly.

Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel

Record of Meeting

Date: 21st June 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Absent
In attendance	Senator Tracey Vallois, Minister for Education Deputy Jeremy Maçon, Assistant Minister for Education Seán O'Regan, Group Director Education Saboohi Famili, Director Young People, Further Education, Skills and Learning Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer Lindsey Power, Assistant Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter

Action

1. Quarterly Hearing with the Minister for Education

The Panel received Senator Tracey Vallois, Minister for Education, Deputy Jeremy Maçon, Assistant Minister for Education, Seán O'Regan, Group Director Education and Saboohi Famili, Director Young People, Further Education, Skills and Learning for a quarterly public hearing. The proceedings were webcast and an audio recording was made so that a transcript could be produced.

Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel

Record of Meeting

Date: 24th June 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Absent
In attendance	Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer Lindsey Power, Assistant Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter	Action
1. Record of Meetings The Panel noted and approved the record of the meeting held on 10th June 2019.
2. Teacher Recruitment and Retention The Panel noted that the review had been approved by the Chairmen's Committee and agreed to write to the Minister for Education to inform her of the Terms of Reference. The Panel discussed the information that it intended to obtain through the engagement of focus groups and noted, in particular, the need to capture the data from exit interviews that had been carried out with teachers. It was recalled that the Minister for Education had revealed at the recent quarterly public hearing that approximately 20% of current teachers had handed in their notices as of 31st May. The Panel agreed that it would write to the Minister for Education requesting a breakdown of this information, specifically whether staff were retiring, moving between schools or leaving the profession entirely. The Panel noted that a shortlist of prospective providers had been identified to assist with managing focus groups to capture the views of teaching staff. It agreed to follow up these leads with a view to securing a suitable engagement.	AH AH
3. Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel The Panel noted that a meeting of the Review Panel with the partnership group "Jersey Cares" was due to be scheduled and that a meeting of the Corporate Parenting Board was due to be attended by the Chairman.
4. Transfer of Services Review Panel The Panel noted that the Review Panel had met with representatives of the Ambulance Service and was due to meet with representatives from other key stakeholders as the review progressed.
5. Quarterly Hearing with the Minister for Education The Panel recalled the quarterly public hearing and agreed to write to the Minister requesting detailed information as to what emotional support was available to members of staff who had been the victims of physical and verbal assaults by students.	AH

6. Quarterly Hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs

The Panel noted a draft question plan for the quarterly public hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs on Friday 12th July and discussed additional question areas.

The Panel noted that it had received a letter and consultation summary report from the Minister for Home Affairs which provided information relating to the appointment of the heads of service for the States of Jersey Police, Fire and Rescue Service and Customs Immigration Service. The Panel agreed that it would review the documents further and consider additional questions for inclusion in the question plan.

7. Visit to Westminster

The Panel noted the final arrangements for the proposed visit to Westminster which was due to take place on Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th June.

8. Future Meetings

The Panel noted that its next scheduled meeting was due to take place at 1:00pm on Monday 8th July 2019 in the Le Capelain Room, States Building.

Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel

Record of Meeting

Date: 8th July 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Connétable Simon Crowcroft [items 1 – 7 only] Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies
Absent
In attendance	Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter	Action
1. Record of Meetings The Panel noted and approved the records of the meetings held on 14th, 21st and 24th June 2019.
2. Teacher Recruitment and Retention The Panel noted that the Minister for Education had been informed of the Terms of Reference for the review. The Panel noted and approved follow up letters requesting data and information relevant to the review which the Officer advised would be sent immediately. It was agreed that the Panel would consider any additional data it required for the purposes of the review and submit additional requests if necessary. The Panel noted an engagement brief for the purposes of appointing an external adviser to facilitate focus groups with current and former teachers. The Panel discussed and agreed the objectives for the focus groups and tasked the Officer to invite external advisers to tender for the project. It was expected for an adviser to be appointed before the States Assembly returned from the summer recess.	AH AH
3. Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel The Panel noted the ongoing work of the Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel specifically that it had agreed to undertake a review of the implementation of recommendations five to eight of the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry (IJCI). It was also noted that the Review Panel would contribute to the scrutiny of the Children's elements within the Government Plan once it had been lodged.
4. Transfer of the Ambulance Service and CAMHS Review Panel The Panel noted that the Review Panel had met with representatives of the Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAHMS) and was due to hold a public hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs on Friday 12th July at 10:00am.
5. E-Petition: Higher Sentences for Paedophiles The Panel noted that the in-committee debate on the e-petition calling for higher sentences for paedophiles was due to take place at the States sitting on Tuesday 16th July 2019. The Panel recalled that in preparation for the debate, it had written to the Minister for Home Affairs, Prison Governor and Chief Probation Officer in order to request information relating to the current practices within the legal and prison services in respect of convicted paedophiles. The Panel noted the response from the

Prison Governor and the Officer advised that the other stakeholders were due to respond prior to the deadline on Friday 12th July. It was noted that all submissions would be uploaded to the States Assembly website prior to the debate.

The Panel requested that a copy of all submissions were shared with it along with a previously shared briefing paper detailing the articles within the Sexual Offences (Jersey) Law 2018.

6. Quarterly Hearing with the Minister for Education

The Panel agreed a letter requesting additional information in relation to the policies and support for teaching staff who may be subject to verbal and physical abuse. The Officer advised that this would be sent to the Minister immediately.

The Panel noted that its next quarterly hearing with the Minister was due to take place on Friday 13th September. The Panel discussed initial question areas and agreed to consider a question plan further at its next meeting on Monday 2nd September.

7. Quarterly Hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs

The Panel noted that the quarterly hearing planned for Friday 12th July had been rescheduled in order to assist the Transfer of the Ambulance Service and CAMHS Review Panel. Revised dates had been circulated for later in the year, with the next quarterly hearing now due to take place on Friday 27th September. The Panel discussed initial question areas and agreed to consider a question plan further at its next meeting on Monday 2nd September.

8. Visit to Westminster

The Panel recalled the recent visit to Westminster that took place between 24th and 26th June. The Panel agreed that the visit had been worthwhile and had provided it with useful insight in to the workings of both Westminster and the Select Committee system. The Panel agreed that observing Select Committee hearings had been of benefit and would help inform the manner in which it conducted its hearings going forward.

9. Future Meetings

The Panel noted that its next scheduled meeting was due to take place at 1:00pm on Monday 2nd September 2019 in the Le Capelain Room, States Building. The Panel noted various matters that would arise over the course of the summer recess, including the lodging of the Government Plan and therefore agreed to arrange additional meetings where required.

Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel

Record of Meeting

Date: 14th August 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Absent
In attendance	Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer Lindsey Power, Assistant Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter	Action
1. Record of Meetings The Panel noted and approved the record of the meeting held on 8th July 2019.
2. Teacher Recruitment and Retention The Panel noted that it had received two proposals in relation to focus groups with current and former teachers. The Panel discussed and reviewed the proposals and agreed to appoint 4insight (research agency) to organise and facilitate the focus groups. The Officer advised that the necessary contract would be drawn up. The Panel discussed a proposed communications strategy for the focus groups and agreed to approach the relevant Teachers Unions to explain the purpose of the review, in order to assist with the promotion of the focus groups. The Panel noted that it was due to receive answers to the questions it had submitted in relation to the breakdown of the 154 teaching vacancies as of 31st May which had been discussed at the last quarterly hearing. It was noted that the deadline for the response had been Friday 26th July. The Panel agreed to write to the Minister expressing its concern at the delay in providing the information.	AH AH AH
3. Jersey Progression Qualification The Panel recalled that it had made a recommendation within its post-16 education report that the Jersey Progression Qualification should be monitored by the Minister for Education. It was agreed that, as the first cohort to undertake the qualification was due to receive its results imminently, the Panel would write to the Minister for Education to request an update on the success of the qualification.	AH
4. Government Plan The Panel noted that the Government Plan Review Panel has been established to coordinate the scrutiny of the Government Plan. The Panel noted that actions, projects and capital projects had been allocated to it using a best fit' approach. The Panel noted the areas that had been allocated to it and agreed to review them in advance of the next meeting on Wednesday 21st August where it would discuss its approach in more detail. The Panel noted a draft scoping document and Terms of Reference for the review and agreed to consider them further ahead of the next Panel meeting.

5. Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel The Panel noted that the Review Panel was currently undertaking a review of the progress made implementing recommendations 5 – 8 of the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry. It was noted that the closing date for submissions was Friday 16th August, after which the Review Panel would consider the next steps of the review. It was also noted that the Review Panel would be undertaking a review of aspects of the Government Plan in a similar manner to the Panel.
6. Transfer of the Ambulance Service and CAMHS Review Panel The Panel noted that the Review Panel had held a public hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs and was considering further steps for the review.
7. Briefing from Department for Customer and Local Services The Panel noted that the Department for Customer and Local Services had requested a briefing with the Panel on aspects of its Target Operating Model. The Panel agreed to arrange the briefing for 1:00pm on Monday 2nd September. The Officer advised that this would be communicated to the Department and a meeting request would be sent.	AH
8. Quarterly Hearing with the Minister for Education The Panel noted that it was due to hold a quarterly hearing with the Minister for Education on Friday 13th September. It was agreed that, subject to review of the actions and projects within the Government Plan, this hearing would be best utilised to review aspects of the Government Plan. The Panel agreed that it would consider questions for the hearing relating to the Government Plan and discuss them further at its next scheduled meeting.
9. Quarterly Hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs The Panel noted that it was due to hold a quarterly hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs on Friday 27th September. The Panel agreed to focus on aspects of the Government Plan during this hearing and would discuss question areas at its next scheduled meeting.
10. R&O.71/2019 – Immigration (Fees) (Amendment No.4) (Jersey) Order 2017 The Panel noted that R&O.71/2019 – Immigration (Fees) (Amendment No.4) (Jersey) Order 2017 had been made on 7th August which created new categories of fees for students, investors and work permit holders in unskilled roles for seasonal jobs of less than 9 months. The Panel noted it had received answers relating to the rationale of the amendment as well as supporting documentation. The Panel agreed to write to the Minister for Home Affairs to clarify the definition of student and investor and whether this was required to be reflected in Article One of the Order. It also agreed to question what impact the changes, if any, would have on essential' workers.	AH
11. Future Meetings The Panel agreed that its next scheduled meeting would take place at 11:00am on Wednesday 21st August 2019 in the Le Capelain Room, States Building.

Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel

Record of Meeting

Date: 21st August 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Absent
In attendance	Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer Lindsey Power, Assistant Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter

Action

1. Government Plan Review

The Panel noted and approved the Scoping Document and Terms of Reference for the review. The Officer advised that this would be circulated to the Chairmen's Committee for final approval.

The Panel noted draft letters to the Minister for Education and Minister for Home Affairs informing them of the Terms of Reference for the review, and requesting information relevant to each of the projects and actions it was reviewing. The Panel agreed, subject to minor changes, that the letters could be sent to the relevant Ministers. It was noted that the Panel was due to hold quarterly hearings in September with both Ministers within its remit. It was agreed that the Panel would utilise these hearings to focus on the Government Plan.

The Panel discussed the actions, projects and capital projects it had been assigned and agreed areas for further questioning. The Panel also agreed to write to various stakeholders requesting views on specific actions contained within the plan.

AH AH

Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel

Record of Meeting

Date: 2nd September 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Absent
In attendance	Ian Burns, Director General, Customer and Local Services Department (Item 2 only) Maxine Dottore Senior HR Business Partner (Item 2 only) Dorothy Parker, Managing Director of 4insight (Item 3 only) Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer Lindsey Power, Assistant Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter	Action
1. Record of Meetings The Panel noted and approved the records of the meetings held on 14th and 21st August 2019.
2. Target Operating Model: Customer and Local Services Department The Panel met with the Director General of Customer and Local Services to discuss aspects of the Target Operating Model for the department. This meeting was held in private in accordance with the Freedom of Information (Jersey) Law 2011 (as amended) under Qualified Exemption Article 35.
3. Teacher Recruitment and Retention The Panel agreed that its review would be launched in the coming week and noted that the company 4insight had been commissioned to carry out qualitative research with focus groups, as agreed by the Panel. The Panel received Dorothy Parker, Chief Executive Officer of 4insight in order to discuss the objectives of the research and the manner in which focus groups would be conducted. It was agreed that in order to maximise the reach of the research, the focus groups would be promoted through the Education Department, the Education unions and through the States Assembly social media channels.	AH
4. Government Plan The Panel recalled that Public Hearings with the Minister for Education and the Minister for Home Affairs were due to take place on 13th and 26th September respectively and would be used to ask questions on the Government Plan. Draft questions would be circulated for the Panel's consideration.	AH
5. Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel
The Panel noted that the Review Panel was currently considering the next steps of its review of the Government's response to recommendations five to eight of the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry. It was noted that the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry would also be publishing its 2-year update report in the coming month. It was also noted that the Review Panel had begun a review of specific areas within the Government Plan relevant to its remit.	AH
6. Transfer of the Ambulance and CAMHS Review Panel. The Panel noted that the review was ongoing and that the Review Panel were due to visit the Ambulance Station and had scheduled various meetings with key stakeholders.
7. Future Meetings The Panel agreed that its next scheduled meeting would take place at 1:00pm on Monday 16th September 2019 in the Le Capelain Room, States Building.

Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel

Record of Meeting

Date: 13th September 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Absent
In attendance	Senator Tracey Vallois, Minister for Education Deputy Jeremy Maçon, Assistant Minister for Education Sean O'Regan, Group Director, Education Keith Posner, Director Policy and Planning, Children, Young People, Education and Skills Lynne Haws, Head of Careers and Student Finance Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer Lindsey Power, Assistant Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter

Action

1. Public Hearing with the Minister for Education

The Panel received Senator Tracey Vallois, Minister for Education, Deputy Jeremy Maçon, Assistant Minister for Education, Sean O'Regan, Group Director, Education, Keith Posner, Director Policy and Planning, Children, Young People, Education and Skills and Lynne Hawes, Head of Careers and Student Finance for a public hearing in respect of its review of the Government Plan. The proceedings were webcast live and a recording was made so that a transcript could be produced.

Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel

Record of Meeting

Date: 20th September 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Absent
In attendance	Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter	Action
1. Records of Meetings The Panel noted and approved the records of the meetings held on 2nd and 13th September 2019.
2. Teacher Recruitment and Retention Review The Panel noted that the review had been launched on Thursday 19th September. Letters had been sent to Head Teachers inviting submissions and requesting the circulation of information to teaching staff regarding the Panel's previously agreed focus groups. It was noted that the recruitment for the focus groups was underway and that the groups would be run during October 2019.
3. Government Plan Review The Panel recalled the public hearing with the Minister for Education on Friday 13th September and reviewed the transcript of the hearing. The Panel agreed to submit further questions in writing to the Minister for clarification on a number of projects that were not covered during the hearing. The Panel finalised a question plan for the public hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs on Friday 27th September and agreed additional questions that would be submitted to the Minister in writing.	AH AH
4. Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel The Panel noted that the Review Panel was awaiting the publication of the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry's two-year follow up report on Monday 23rd September. This would inform the ongoing review of the Government's implementation of recommendations five to eight. The Panel was informed that the Review Panel was also examining projects within the Government Plan and was due to hold a public hearing with the Minister for Children and Housing on Thursday 3rd October.
5. The Transfer of the Ambulance Service and CAMHS Review Panel The Panel noted that the Review Panel had recently visited the ambulance service and combined control room to meet with staff and was considering the next steps of the review.
6. Criminal Procedure Law Propositions

The Panel noted that the following propositions had been lodged by the Minister for Home Affairs: P.95/2019 – Draft Criminal Procedure (Jersey) Law 2018 (Appointed Day) (No.2) Act 201- P.96/2019 – Draft Criminal Procedure (Transitional Provisions) (Jersey) Regulations 201- P.97/2019 – Draft Criminal Procedure (Qualifying Offences) (Jersey) Regulations 201 P.98/2019 – Draft Criminal Procedure (Form of Jurors' Oath) (Jersey) Regulations 201- The Panel agreed to request a briefing on the propositions.	AH
7. Scrutiny Liaison Committee The Panel noted that following a decision by the States Assembly, the Chairmen's Committee would now be referred to as the Scrutiny Liaison Committee.
8. Chair of Panels and Committees The Panel noted that, following a decision by the States Assembly, Standing Orders had been amended so that any references to Chairmen of Panels and Committees were replaced with the term Chair.
9. Future Meetings The Panel agreed to meet at 10:00am on Wednesday 25th September in the Blampied Room, States Building, subject to the conclusion of the States sitting. It was noted that the next scheduled Panel meeting was due to take place at 1:00pm on Monday 30th September in the Le Capelain Room, States Building.

Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel

Record of Meeting

Date: 25th September 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Absent
In attendance	Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer Lindsey Power, Assistant Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter

Action

1. Government Plan Review

The Panel noted that supplementary information had been provided by the Government for the projects within the Government Plan that fell within its remit.

The Panel also noted the written submissions it had received from stakeholders relevant to the additional funding requests.

The Panel agreed the Question Plan for the public hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs on 27th September 2019.

The Panel also agreed written questions to be submitted to the Judicial Greffe and Probation Service seeking clarification on aspects of their respective submissions for the Legal Aid office and Probation staffing.

Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel

Record of Meeting

Date: 27th September 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Absent
In attendance	Connétable Len Norman, Minister for Home Affairs Julian Blazeby, Director General, Justice and Home Affairs James Wileman, Acting Deputy Chief Officer, States of Jersey Police Luke Goddard, Acting Director, Customs and Immigration Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter

Action

1. Government Plan Review: Public Hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs

The Panel received Connétable Len Norman, Minister for Home Affairs, Julian Blazeby, Director General, Justice and Home Affairs, James Wileman, Acting Deputy Chief Officer, States of Jersey Police and Luke Goddard, Acting Director, Customs and Immigration for a public hearing as part of its review of the Government Plan. The proceedings were webcast live and an audio recording was made so that a transcript could be produced.

Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel

Record of Meeting

Date: 30th September 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Absent
In attendance	Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer Lindsey Power, Assistant Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter	Action
1. Records of Meetings The Panel noted and approved the records of the meetings held on 20th and 25th September 2019.
2. Teacher Recruitment and Retention Review The Panel noted that to date forty-four teachers had responded to the request for participants for the focus groups to be conducted by 4insight, of whom twenty-five had so far been screened. Two of the four focus groups were ready to proceed, namely those for ex-teachers and for current secondary and tertiary education teaching professionals. Both would be conducted over the coming weeks. The Panel was informed that the take-up by primary teachers had been lower than by secondary teachers, and agreed to request the Children, Young People, Education and Skills Department to liaise further with all Head Teachers to promote the groups. The Panel recalled that it had previously discussed requesting all available data in respect of the recruitment and retention of teachers across a variety of specific areas (including retirement figures and specialist subject posts). The Panel agreed to compile a list of specific data areas to request for discussion at its next meeting.	AH AH
3. Government Plan The Panel noted that responses to written questions submitted to the Minister for Education and the Minister for Home Affairs were due on 7th and 4th October respectively. The Panel agreed further questions to be submitted in writing to the Minister for Education and the Minister for Home Affairs, arising from the Public Hearings held on 13th and 27th September respectively. The deadline for answers would mirror the aforementioned response dates. The Panel was appraised about the Government Plan Review Panel's preferred format of report. It had been requested to submit its final report to the Review Panel by 4th November 2019 and would therefore aim to undertake detailed drafting during the week beginning 14th October. The Panel agreed to meet again once the responses to written questions had been received in order to discuss the content of the report further.	AH

4. Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel The Panel noted that the recent report from Independent Jersey Care Inquiry had provided positive feedback about the work of the Review Panel. It was noted that the Review Panel continued to actively engage with stakeholders and was due to meet with representatives from Who Cares? Scotland during the evening of Monday 30th September to learn about the work they do with children in care and care leavers
5. The Transfer of the Ambulance Service and CAMHS Review Panel The Panel noted the ongoing work of the Review Panel and that consideration was being given to the next steps of the Review.
6. Criminal Procedure Law Propositions The Panel noted arrangements for a briefing on the following propositions that was due to take place on 3rd October at 2pm. P.95/2019 – Draft Criminal Procedure (Jersey) Law 2018 (Appointed Day) (No.2) Act 201- P.96/2019 – Draft Criminal Procedure (Transitional Provisions) (Jersey) Regulations 201- P.97/2019 – Draft Criminal Procedure (Qualifying Offences) (Jersey) Regulations 201 P.98/2019 – Draft Criminal Procedure (Form of Jurors' Oath) (Jersey) Regulations 201-
7. Jersey Progression Qualification The Panel noted the information provided by the Minister for Education and discussed the value of the qualification. The Panel agreed to compile additional questions to submit to the Minister.	AH
8. P.104/2019 – Draft Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions (Amendment No. 2 (Jersey) Regulations 201- The Panel considered the proposition and agreed to request a briefing.	AH
9. Future Meetings The Panel agreed to meet at 1.00 pm on Monday 14th October in the Le Capelain Room, States Building.

Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel

Record of Meeting

Date: 4th October 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Connétable Simon Crowcroft
Absent
In attendance	Matthew Berry, Senior Legal Assistant for the Law Officers Department Patrick Hamon, Legal Advisor for the Law Officers Department Nathan Fox, Assistant Director of Criminal Justice Lindsey Power, Assistant Scrutiny Officer Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter

Action

1. Briefing on propositions P.95/2019 P.96/2019 P.97/2019 P.98/2019 and P.104/2019

The Panel received Matthew Berry, Senior Legal Assistant for the Law Officers Department, Patrick Hamon, Legal Advisor for the Law Officers Department and Nathan Fox, Assistant Director of Criminal Justice for a briefing on four propositions to introduce regulations to enact parts of the Criminal Procedure (Jersey) Law, 2018 and to introduce the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Regulations.

The Officers explained that the first four propositions, P.95, P.96, P.97 and P.98, were regulations to implement parts of the Criminal Procedure (Jersey) Law, 2018 ("the Law"). The implementation of the Law was happening in 3 phases, Phase 1 had established the Criminal Procedures Rules Committee headed up by the Bailiff which would consider the manner in which the Courts would operate as a result of the Primary Law. The propositions formed Phase 2 and would introduce a series of provisions dealing with evidence and other procedures, in particular the quashing of acquittals and re-trials. Phase 3 would follow in 2021 when regulations to implement the remaining provisions relating to the initiation of criminal procedures and committal to the Royal Court would be introduced.

The Panel was informed that the Law had replaced legislation largely from the 19th Century which had become outdated. There had been an awareness for some time that the legislation was not as victim focused as it could be and whilst the regulations mainly concerned lawyers, they were to ensure the best evidence and just outcomes.

The Panel noted that its members had not been members of the Assembly when the Law was introduced and requested that the Officers summarise how the changes would improve the trial system in simple terms, using examples of cases where possible.

The Officers explained that P.95/2016 would give effect to the following aspects of the Primary Law:

Part 2 - introduced a requirement to state what the "overriding objective" of the proceedings were to ensure the proceedings are dealt with justly and in an efficient manner.

Part 3 - provided the Court with powers known as Active Case Management powers to ensure that the parties to the proceedings, prosecution and defence, remained on course to meet that objective. For example, if the defence wished to bring expert evidence the Court could stipulate the time in which it must be brought. The effect would be to reduce remand times.

Part 4 - described the role of the Attorney General.

Part 9 - addressed the selection of Juries and the eligibility criteria. The Articles dealing with Jury operation would be introduced, such as abolishing the practice where Jurors currently whisper guilty or not guilty to the Bailiff where their verdict is not unanimous and enabling the Foreman to be appointed by the Court to deliver the verdict. Those provisions dealing with eligibility for jury service required technological changes and would therefore be brought forward within Phase 3 of the implementation. Currently selection is taken from the electoral role which involves 12 parishes and does not cover all persons. It was proposed to move to a solitary register that would in turn provide a wider pool for selection to ensure that Juries would be more representative. P.98.2019 dealt with the adoption of a simplified oath taken by Jurors.

Part 10 dealt with a "Newton" hearing where the Defendant pleads guilty but disputes the prosecution evidence and further provides an obligation on the defence to file a Defence Case Statement setting out the defence in the case of a not guilty plea. The Officers confirmed that this change would not affect the Defendant's right to silence and the Defendant would not be barred from later stating an alibi but, if the Case Statement is not adhered to, adverse inferences may be drawn by the Court.

The Officers explained that at present a Defendant who was acquitted could not be re-tried (sometimes referred to as the double jeopardy rule). The regulations in P.97/2019 enacted Article 114 of the Law which enabled a re-trial to be ordered when new and compelling evidence had arisen, for example DNA evidence. In such circumstances the Court of Appeal, on application from the Attorney General, would be able to order a re-trial. This would only apply to serious offences listed in Schedule 2 which would all carry a life sentence. It was noted that similar provisions had been adopted in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.

Article 116 of the Law dealt with hearsay and evidence of bad character. These provisions clarified the Law and enabled the introduction of hearsay evidence. An example was used whereby in a domestic abuse case if the victim had made a statement to a third party (i.e. a Paramedic) and later withdraw their statement, the evidence of the third party could be used in a subsequent prosecution. Evidence of bad character provided for the prosecution to introduce evidence of a Defendant's previous criminal record to show a propensity to commit similar offence to that charged.

Provisions from existing Laws were to be repealed in order to make way for new provisions such as updating provisions to allow for prisoners to appear in Court by television link which would save considerable resources currently used to transport prisoners to Court. Further the current rules surrounding alibis would fall away under the new Defence Case Statement provisions.

Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel

Record of Meeting

Date: 14th October 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies
Absent
In attendance	Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer Lindsey Power, Assistant Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter	Action
1. Records of Meetings The Panel noted and approved the records of the meetings held on 27th and 30th September 2019.
2. Teacher Recruitment and Retention Review ("the Review") The Panel noted that 4 Insight had commenced the focus groups with teachers that would continue over the following two weeks, concluding on Thursday 24th October. It was recalled that members of the Panel would be attending as observers. The Panel further noted that there had been fewer responses from primary school teachers to participate in the focus groups than secondary teachers. It was noted, however, that efforts had been made to engage them through advertising and directly through the Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills. It was recalled that the Panel had initially agreed not to proceed with a financial incentive when recruiting to the focus groups, however, this decision had been reversed in order to assist with additional recruitment. It was noted that the Scrutiny Liaison Committee had approved the additional budget required. The Officer advised that 4insight intended to provide its report on the focus groups to the Panel by mid- November. The Panel noted that letters to all Head Teachers had been sent seeking their views on the Terms of Reference as well as their general views on the successes and challenges of recruiting and retaining teachers in Jersey. The deadline for their feedback was Thursday 25th October 2019. The Panel discussed the types of data it would request in respect of recruiting and retaining teaching staff over the past five years, noting the information which had already been provided by the Minister for Education. The Officer advised that a list would be drawn up for Panel consideration.	AH
3. Government Plan The Panel noted and considered the responses to written questions received from the Minister for Education and the Minister for Home Affairs. The Panel identified additional questions in respect of two projects within the remit of the Minister for Education and agreed to submit them in writing for an urgent response. The Panel evaluated the actions and projects within the Government Plan and identified the findings, recommendations to be detailed in its report. The Panel	AH

agreed to meet on 15th October at 12.00pm to continue its evaluation to enable a draft report to be prepared for its consideration.	AH
4. Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel The Panel noted the comments made by the retiring Bailiff on the recent report from Independent Jersey Care Inquiry, and that the Care of Children Review Panel would be considering its response to the comments.
5. The Transfer of the Ambulance Service and CAMHS Review Panel The Panel noted that the review was ongoing, however, the Review Panel was currently awaiting a meeting with the Chief Minister prior to undertaking any further work.
6. Jersey Progressive Qualification The Panel noted that the Minister for Education had written to it in order to address questions that had been raised during the public hearing on Friday 13th September about the Jersey Progression Qualification. The Panel recalled that it had agreed additional questions that had been submitted to the Minister for response by Friday 25th October.
7. Resignation of Panel Member The Panel noted that Connetable Simon Crowcroft had resigned from the Panel at the previous States sitting. The Panel expressed its thanks to the Connetable for his involvement with the Panel.
8. Future Meetings The Panel noted that its next scheduled meeting was due to take place at 1:00 pm on Monday 4th November in the Le Capelain Room, States Building.

Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel

Record of Meeting

Date: 15th October 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman
Absent
In attendance	Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter

Action

1. Government Plan Review

The Panel discussed additional projects within its review of the Government Plan and agreed to proceed with the drafting of its report.

Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel

Record of Meeting

Date: 25th October 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman
Absent
In attendance	Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer Lindsey Power, Assistant Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter

Action

1. Government Plan Review

The Panel reviewed and approved the draft Report and authorised the Officer to send extracts of the Report to the relevant stakeholders who had made submissions referred to in the Report for factual checking.

Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel

Record of Meeting

Date: 4th November 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman
Absent
In attendance	Sean O'Regan – Group Director of the Department for Children Young People Education and Skills (Item 9 only) Jack Norris, Policy Principal (Item 9 only) Kaya Camara, Assistant Policy Officer (Item 9 only) Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer Lindsey Power, Assistant Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter	Action
1. Records of Meetings The Panel noted and approved the records of the meetings held on 4th, 14th and 15th October 2019.
2. Teacher Recruitment and Retention Review ("the Review") The Panel noted that 4 Insight would be delivering a presentation on 18th November 2019 on its findings from the focus groups that it had conducted with Teachers into the issues surrounding Teacher Recruitment and Retention. The Panel considered a draft list of areas of data it would request from the Minister for Education in respect of recruiting and retaining teaching staff over the past five years. It agreed that it would review the same following the 4 Insight presentation on 18th November 2019.
3. Government Plan The Panel noted and approved amendments to the Government Plan Report following factual accuracy checking undertaken by the Minister for Education and Minister for Home Affairs. The Panel reviewed and approved the findings and recommendations within the Government Plan Report and agreed the Final Panel Comments for inclusion in the Report. The Panel noted that the Report would be submitted to the Government Plan Review Panel this week.
4. Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel The Panel noted that Deputy Louise Doublet had joined the Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel following the resignation of Senator Kristina Moore from the Panel. The Panel noted that the Review Panel had recently concluded its review of projects within the Government Plan and would shortly be publishing its report examining the

implementation of recommendations five to eight of the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry
5. The Transfer of the Ambulance Service and CAMHS Review Panel The Panel noted that the Transfer of the Ambulance Service and CAMHS Review Panel was due to meet on 5th November to discuss progressing the Review.
6. Jersey Progression Qualification The Panel noted that the Minister for Education had not yet responded to the Panel's additional questions relating to the Jersey Progression Qualification and requested the Officer to follow this up.	AH
7. Quarterly Meeting with the Minister for Education The Panel noted that a Quarterly Public Hearing with the Minister for Education was scheduled for 22nd November 2019 and agreed a number of areas on which to question the Minister. The Officer was requested to prepare draft question plan focusing on those areas.	AH
8. Quarterly Meeting with the Minister for Home Affairs The Panel noted that a Quarterly Public Hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs was scheduled for 6th December 2019 and agreed to defer the consideration of areas for questioning until the next meeting.
9. Briefing on the Big Education Conversation The Panel received Jack Norris, Policy Principal and Kaya Camara, Assistant Policy Officer from the Department of Strategic Policy Planning and Performance and Sean O'Regan Group Director, Education from the Department for Children Young People Education and Skills for a briefing on the Big Education Conversation initiative. The Officers outlined the purpose of the Big Education Conversation initiative was to review the education system in Jersey so that it met the Island's future needs and kept pace with demographic changes, advances in technology and evolving skills and knowledge needed for work and life. The review would fall into three stages: Firstly, engagement with stakeholders which began in October 2019 and would continue to the end of January 2020 to obtain their views and aspirations for the future of education in the Island. Secondly, the findings of that engagement would inform policy work involving detailed exploration and research to approaches and models of good practice adopted in other jurisdictions. Thirdly, there would be a public consultation of proposed changes to the education system and potential policy levers such as changes to legislation. It was anticipated that there would be some short-term key initiatives to commence straight away, medium-term actions of the next three or more years and larger reviews of specific areas that would inform long-term changes. The Panel noted that the approach to engage with the community wasbroad so as not to pre-determine the issues that the process might identify. This was broken down into the following six broad questions:– What do you think about Jersey's education system? What matters to you most about education? What changes do you think are needed? What are your hopes for the future of education in Jersey? What will education in Jersey look like in 20 years?
It was noted that the review would engage with stakeholders including children and young people, parents and carers, teachers and staff at schools and colleges, Teaching unions, business groups and community organisations. So far within the review insights had been gained identifying – The need to tackle wider societal issues as part of the response School funding and resources to meet educational needs and support for low income households Levels of literacy and numeracy attainment in young people Vocational study alongside academic course and the ability to access a mixture of learning opportunities Access to information about school performance and transparency in the education system Equality of access through the system structure – eg transfer to Hautlieu The value attached to creative subjects within education Support for mental health and wellbeing Importance of digital skills and learning and access to digital infrastructure in schools Inclusion of life skills' within areas of study – eg tax, housing, workplace skills The role of the voluntary and community sector in supporting schools and learning The Panel discussed with the Officers the form of approach used to gather stakeholders' views and were advised of a number of methods being used, including focus groups, one to one discussions and round table discussions. It was also informed that steps had been taken to ensure all groups participate including Polish, Romanian and Portuguese groups to get a genuine overview. The Officers confirmed that at the policy development stage consideration would be given to international models of education.
10. Future Meetings The Panel noted that its next scheduled meeting was due to take place at 1:00 pm on Monday 18th November in the Le Capelain Room, States Building.

Date: 15th October 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman
Absent
In attendance	Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter

Action

1. Government Plan Review

The Panel discussed additional projects within its review of the Government Plan and agreed to proceed with the drafting of its report.

Date: 25th October 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman
Absent
In attendance	Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer Lindsey Power, Assistant Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter

Action

1. Government Plan Review

Date: 4th November 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman
Absent
In attendance	Sean O'Regan – Group Director of the Department for Children Young People Education and Skills (Item 9 only) Jack Norris, Policy Principal (Item 9 only) Kaya Camara, Assistant Policy Officer (Item 9 only) Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer Lindsey Power, Assistant Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter	Action
1. Records of Meetings The Panel noted and approved the records of the meetings held on 4th, 14th and 15th October 2019.
2. Teacher Recruitment and Retention Review ("the Review") The Panel noted that 4 Insight would be delivering a presentation on 18th November 2019 on its findings from the focus groups that it had conducted with Teachers into the issues surrounding Teacher Recruitment and Retention. The Panel considered a draft list of areas of data it would request from the Minister for Education in respect of recruiting and retaining teaching staff over the past five years. It agreed that it would review the same following the 4 Insight presentation on 18th November 2019.
3. Government Plan The Panel noted and approved amendments to the Government Plan Report following factual accuracy checking undertaken by the Minister for Education and Minister for Home Affairs. The Panel reviewed and approved the findings and recommendations within the Government Plan Report and agreed the Final Panel Comments for inclusion in the Report. The Panel noted that the Report would be submitted to the Government Plan Review Panel this week.
4. Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel The Panel noted that Deputy Louise Doublet had joined the Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel following the resignation of Senator Kristina Moore from the Panel. The Panel noted that the Review Panel had recently concluded its review of projects within the Government Plan and would shortly be publishing its report examining the

implementation of recommendations five to eight of the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry
5. The Transfer of the Ambulance Service and CAMHS Review Panel The Panel noted that the Transfer of the Ambulance Service and CAMHS Review Panel was due to meet on 5th November to discuss progressing the Review.
6. Jersey Progression Qualification The Panel noted that the Minister for Education had not yet responded to the Panel's additional questions relating to the Jersey Progression Qualification and requested the Officer to follow this up.	AH
7. Quarterly Meeting with the Minister for Education The Panel noted that a Quarterly Public Hearing with the Minister for Education was scheduled for 22nd November 2019 and agreed a number of areas on which to question the Minister. The Officer was requested to prepare draft question plan focusing on those areas.	AH
8. Quarterly Meeting with the Minister for Home Affairs The Panel noted that a Quarterly Public Hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs was scheduled for 6th December 2019 and agreed to defer the consideration of areas for questioning until the next meeting.
9. Briefing on the Big Education Conversation The Panel received Jack Norris, Policy Principal and Kaya Camara, Assistant Policy Officer from the Department of Strategic Policy Planning and Performance and Sean O'Regan Group Director, Education from the Department for Children Young People Education and Skills for a briefing on the Big Education Conversation initiative. The Officers outlined the purpose of the Big Education Conversation initiative was to review the education system in Jersey so that it met the Island's future needs and kept pace with demographic changes, advances in technology and evolving skills and knowledge needed for work and life. The review would fall into three stages: Firstly, engagement with stakeholders which began in October 2019 and would continue to the end of January 2020 to obtain their views and aspirations for the future of education in the Island. Secondly, the findings of that engagement would inform policy work involving detailed exploration and research to approaches and models of good practice adopted in other jurisdictions. Thirdly, there would be a public consultation of proposed changes to the education system and potential policy levers such as changes to legislation. It was anticipated that there would be some short-term key initiatives to commence straight away, medium-term actions of the next three or more years and larger reviews of specific areas that would inform long-term changes. The Panel noted that the approach to engage with the community wasbroad so as not to pre-determine the issues that the process might identify. This was broken down into the following six broad questions:– What do you think about Jersey's education system? What matters to you most about education? What changes do you think are needed? What are your hopes for the future of education in Jersey? What will education in Jersey look like in 20 years?

It was noted that the review would engage with stakeholders including children and young people, parents and carers, teachers and staff at schools and colleges, Teaching unions, business groups and community organisations.

So far within the review insights had been gained identifying –

The need to tackle wider societal issues as part of the response
School funding and resources to meet educational needs and support for low income households
Levels of literacy and numeracy attainment in young people
Vocational study alongside academic course and the ability to access a mixture of learning opportunities
Access to information about school performance and transparency in the education system
Equality of access through the system structure – eg transfer to Hautlieu
The value attached to creative subjects within education
Support for mental health and wellbeing
Importance of digital skills and learning and access to digital infrastructure in

schools

Inclusion of life skills' within areas of study – eg tax, housing, workplace skills
The role of the voluntary and community sector in supporting schools and learning

The Panel discussed with the Officers the form of approach used to gather stakeholders' views and were advised of a number of methods being used, including focus groups, one to one discussions and round table discussions. It was also informed that steps had been taken to ensure all groups participate including Polish, Romanian and Portuguese groups to get a genuine overview. The Officers confirmed that at the policy development stage consideration would be given to international models of education.

10. Future Meetings

The Panel noted that its next scheduled meeting was due to take place at 1:00 pm on Monday 18th November in the Le Capelain Room, States Building.

Date: 20th November 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies
Absent
In attendance	Dorothy Parker of 4Insight (Item 2 only) Beatrice Speck of 4Insight (Item 2 only) Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer Lindsey Power, Assistant Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter	Action
1. Records of Meetings The Panel noted and approved the records of the meetings held on 25th October and 4th November 2019.
2. Teacher Recruitment and Retention Review ("the Review") The Panel received a presentation from 4Insight on its findings from the focus groups held with Teachers into the issues surrounding Teacher Recruitment and Retention. The Panel discussed sharing the presentation with the Minister for Education once it had concluded the Review and published its report. It was agreed that the findings could feed in to ongoing work to reform the education system. The Panel considered a draft list of areas of data to be requested from the Minister for Education in respect of recruiting and retaining teaching staff over the past five years. The Officer advised the Panel that the 4Insight presentation slides would be forwarded to it so that it could consider whether any further data needed to be requested arising from the presentation.	AH
3. P.104/2019 – Draft Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) (Amendment No.2) (Jersey) Regulations 201- as amended. The Panel recalled that it had used Standing Order 72 to call in P.104/2019 Draft Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) (Amendment No.2) (Jersey) Regulations 201- for further scrutiny. It was noted that the debate was due to be continued in second reading at the sitting on 21st January 2020. The Panel recalled its concern about the definition of relationship as set out in the proposed amendment and raised further questions around the definition of the "genus cannabis" and the discretion that would be applied by the person evaluating applications for licences. The Panel agreed to have a further briefing from Officers concerned with the proposed licensing arrangements and requested the Officer to arrange the briefing. The Panel agreed if necessary that it would ask further questions of the Minister for Home Affairs at the Quarterly Hearing on 6th December 2019.	AH

4. Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel The Panel noted the Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel had published its report S.R.12/2019 Response to the Care Inquiry: update report November 2019 and that a Public Hearing had taken place with the Minister for Children on 19th November 2019 to discuss the response to the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry's two-year report . The Officer informed the Panel that the Scrutiny Liaison Committee had determined that the work of the Minister for Children should be scrutinised by a standing panel and, as such, the remit of the Education and Home Affairs Panel was to be widened to incorporate this. It was noted that the necessary changes to Standing Orders would be drafted for approval by the States Assembly in due course. The Officer advised that a briefing paper would be circulated detailing the proposals in greater detail.	AH
5. The Transfer of the Ambulance Service and CAMHS Review Panel The Panel noted that the Review was on-going and a further update would be provided at the next scheduled meeting.
6. Jersey Progression Qualification The Panel noted that the Minister for Education had responded to additional questions raised in respect of the Jersey Progression Qualification (JPQ). The Panel agreed discussed the response and agreed to ask additional questions at the Quarterly Hearing with the Minister for Education on 22nd November 2019.
7. Quarterly Meeting with the Minister for Education The Panel noted that a Quarterly Public Hearing with the Minister for Education was scheduled for 22nd November 2019 and considered the draft question plan. The Panel agreed some additional questions to be added to the question plan.	AH
8. Quarterly Meeting with the Minister for Home Affairs The Panel noted that a Quarterly Public Hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs was scheduled for 6th December 2019. The Panel agreed the areas for questioning and to further discuss the question plan in advance of the Quarterly Hearing.
9. Meeting dates for 2020 The Panel noted and agreed a proposed schedule of meeting and quarterly public hearing dates for 2020. The Officer advised that meeting requests would be circulated shortly.	AH
10. Future Meetings The Panel noted that its next scheduled meeting was due to take place at 1:00 pm on Monday 2nd December in the Le Capelain Room, States Building, subject to the debate on the Government Plan not running over to this date.

Date: 22nd November 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies
Absent
In attendance	Senator Tracey Vallois, Minister for Education Deputy Jeremy Maçon, Assistant Minister for Education Seán O'Regan, Group Director, Education Saboohi Famili, Director, Skills Keith Posner, Director, Policy and Planning, CYPES Jo Terry Marchant, Acting Principal, Highlands College Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter

Action

1. Quarterly Hearing with the Minister for Education

The Panel received Senator Tracey Vallois, Minister for Education, Deputy Jeremy Maçon, Assistant Minister for Education, Seán O'Regan, Group Director, Education, Saboohi Famili, Director, Skills, Keith Posner, Director, Policy and Planning, CYPES and Jo Terry Marchant, Acting Principal, Highlands College for a quarterly public hearing. Due to a technical fault, the proceedings were unable to be webcast live, however, a recording was made so that a transcript could be produced.

Date: 4th December 2019

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies
Absent
In attendance	Paul McCabe, Chief Pharmacist [item 3 only] Matthew Berry, Senior Legal Adviser [item 3 only] Ian Clarkson, Policy Principal [item 3 only] Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter	Action
1. Records of Meetings The Panel noted and approved the record of the meeting held on 20th November 2019.
2. Teacher Recruitment and Retention Review The Panel recalled that it had received a presentation from 4insight on the findings of the focus groups at its last meeting. It was noted that a list of additional questions had been sent to the Minister for Education requesting further information on recruitment and retention statistics. This was due to be received by 9th January 2020. The Panel agreed that it would hold a public hearing with the Minister for Education on Thursday 16th January and requested the Officer to make the necessary arrangements.	AH
3. Draft Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) (Amendment No.2) (Jersey) Regulations 201- The Panel received Paul McCabe, Chief Pharmacist, Matthew Berry, Senior Legal Advisor and Ian Clarkson, Policy Principal for a briefing on P.104/2019 Draft Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) (Amendment No.2) (Jersey) Regulations 201-, following its decision to call it in for further scrutiny under Standing Order 72. The draft regulations sought to create an exemption in the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) (Jersey) Regulations 2002 in respect of Article 3 and Article 10 of the Misuse of Drugs (General Provisions) (Jersey) Order 2009. It was explained that this would require a standard enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to be made on any applicant seeking a licence under Article 3 to produce, supply, offer to supply or possess a controlled drug, or a licence issued under Article 10 to cultivate plants of the genus Cannabis. Generally speaking, once a conviction had become spent, the person to which it applied would not be required to disclose it. However, under the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) (Jersey) Regulations 2002, a DBS check was required in certain circumstances for individuals applying for specific jobs (e.g. childcare) or licences in order to highlight spent and unspent convictions. The Senior Legal

Adviser explained that there were currently two levels of DBS check; Standard, which provided information on spent and unspent convictions, and Standard Enhanced which provided information on spent and unspent convictions and requested any relevant police intelligence that may be held on the applicant based on their previous address history. Once this information was received then a decision could be taken whether to approve employment, grant or reject a licence etc. It was noted that at present under the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) (Jersey) Regulations 2002 there was no exemption for anyone applying for licence to supply controlled drugs or cultivate plants of the genus cannabis. The intention of the amendment was therefore to change this position and bring Jersey in line with the United Kingdom. It was explained that this was required due to the extension to Jersey, by order in council, of the Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Jersey) Order 2010 which provided for DBS checks to be undertaken in certain circumstances. It was considered that there was no sound policy reason for Jersey to adopt a different position to that of the United Kingdom.

The Panel explained that it had called in the draft regulations due to a lack of clarity over two specific points raised during the debate on the principles. It discussed the following points with the Officers:

Definition of relationship' – it was noted that a lack of clarity had been provided over the definition of relationship within the report accompanying the regulations and by the Minister during his summing up of the debate. The Panel questioned whether this included family members of someone applying for a licence under the regulations. It was explained that the definition of relationship within the regulations was limited to someone with a material interest in the applicant company and was not intended to go any further than that. Under the planned licensing regime, it was expected that material interest would be interpreted as anyone with a 20% or greater interest in the company that was the applicant for a licence, or, in future, the licence holding shareholders. It was explained that this would be kept under review and could conceivably be adjusted in the future. It was noted that, for example, there may be a case for an incremental extension to include principal officials of an applicant company that were not necessarily shareholders. The Panel was informed that as the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) (Jersey) Regulations 2002 was linked to the Police Act 1997 it was necessary for the definitions to marry up in order for a DBS certificate to be lawfully submitted and fulfilled. To that end, it was noted that the Police Act 1997 did not allow an extended definition of relationship that would capture family members outside the applicant company.

Definition of Genus Cannabis - The Panel questioned what was intended by reference to the genus Cannabis within the draft regulations given the taxonomic uncertainties that were often raised over the various types. The Chief Pharmacist explained that any commercial cannabis production (including low THC/hemp production) would fall within the scope of the licencing regime in the future. It was noted that this was in order to maintain parity with the United Kingdom.

Application Process – The Panel was informed that the application process would broadly mirror the UK licensing framework. It was noted that, at present, there were no wholesale companies supplying controlled drugs in the Island. Pharmacists were exempt from this requirement and were controlled through a separate licensing regime. It was, however, noted that a company such as Jersey Hemp would be required to register on the renewal of its licence. The Panel requested that further detail of the UK application process be shared with it.

The Panel agreed that the briefing had satisfied its concerns in relation to the draft regulations and agreed to present comments prior to the debate in second reading that detailed its findings from the discussion. The Officer advised that these would be drafted for consideration by the Panel at its next scheduled meeting.	AH
4. Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel The Chair explained that the Review Panel had presented its most recent update report on 8th November 2019 and the Ministerial Response was due on 10th January 2020. It was noted that the Review Panel was due to consider a review into matters relating to the negative perception of the Jersey Way', with the intention of launching it during January 2020.
5. Transfer of Ambulance Service and CAMHS Review Panel Deputy Pointon appraised the Panel of the progress of the work of the Review Panel. It was noted that it had recently met with members of the Fire and Rescue Service Association and Association of Professional Ambulance and Paramedics to discuss the Review and further actions would be undertaken, including a public hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs, in due course.
6. Remit of Panel The Panel received a briefing paper which outlined proposed changes to the remit of the Panel and the work of the Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel (the Review Panel'). The Officer explained that the Scrutiny Liaison Committee had agreed in principle to amend Standing Orders to allow for the work of the Minister for Children and Housing to be scrutinised by the Education and Home Affairs Panel. It was noted that the children's remit of the Minister's portfolio had been scrutinised by the Review Panel, however, in doing so it had been operating outside of its Terms of Reference. Given the Government of Jersey priority to put children first' it was deemed appropriate that children's matters should be given similar emphasis by a standing Panel. Once this change had been implemented, it would fall to the Panel to undertake quarterly hearings with the Minister and review any proposed policy or legislative developments going forward. The Review Panel would still continue, however, its Terms of Reference would be updated to reflect the changing position, and the focus of its work programme would be sharpened to examine matters arising from the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry that fell outside the scope of the Minister for Children and Housing's remit. It was noted that the Review Panel was due to receive a briefing on the changes at its next scheduled meeting. It was noted that the amendment to Standing Orders would be drafted and lodged, with the intention of the debate taking place during the first quarter of 2020.	AH TO/AH
7. Quarterly Hearing with the Minister for Education The Panel recalled the Quarterly Public Hearing with the Minister for Education that took place on Friday 22nd November. It was agreed that there were no actions to follow up at this time.
8. Quarterly Hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs The Panel noted that it was due to hold a Quarterly Public Hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs on Friday 6th December at 9:30am. The Panel discussed the question plan and agreed additional questions. The Officer advised that a draft reflecting these changes would be circulated prior to the hearing.	AH
9. Future Meetings The Panel noted that its next scheduled meeting was due to take place at 1:00pm on Monday 16th December in the Le Capelain Room, States Building.

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies
Absent
In attendance	Keith Posner, Director Policy and Planning, Children, Young People, Education and Skills (CYPES) Phineas Hodson, 2020 Delivery Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter

Action

1. Independent School Funding Review

The Panel received Keith Posner, Director Policy and Planning, CYPES and Phineas Hodson, 2020 Delivery, for a briefing on the Independent School Funding Review which was currently being undertaken by 2020 Delivery. This meeting was held in private in accordance with the Freedom of Information (Jersey) Law 2011 (as amended) under Qualified Exemption Article 35.

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chairman Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chairman Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies
Absent
In attendance	Connétable Len Norman, Minister for Home Affairs Deputy Gregory Guida, Assistant Minister for Home Affairs Kate Briden, Group Director, Justice and Home Affairs James Wileman, Acting Deputy Chief Officer, States of Jersey Police Paul Brown, Chief Fire Officer Luke Goddard, Acting Director, Customs and Immigration Nathan Fox, Assistant Director, Criminal Justice Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter

Action

1. Quarterly Public Hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs

The Panel received Connétable Len Norman, Minister for Home Affairs, Deputy Gregory Guida, Assistant Minister for Home Affairs, Kate Briden, Group Director, Justice and Home Affairs, James Wileman, Acting Deputy Chief Officer, States of Jersey Police, Paul Brown, Chief Fire Officer, Luke Goddard, Acting Director, Customs and Immigration and Nathan Fox, Assistant Director, Criminal Justice for a quarterly public hearing. The hearing was webcast live and a recording was made so that a transcript could be produced.

Present	Deputy Rob Ward , Chair Deputy Trevor Pointon
Apologies	Deputy Rowland Huelin, Vice-Chair
Absent
In attendance	Andy Harris , Scrutiny Officer

Agenda matter	Action
1. Records of Meetings The Panel noted and approved the records of the meetings held on 22nd November and 4th, 5th and 6th December 2019.
2. Teacher Recruitment and Retention Review The Panel recalled that it had submitted additional questions to the Minister for Education in respect of recruitment data over the past five years. The Officer advised that a response was due by 9th January 2020. The Panel noted that it was due to hold a public hearing with the Minister for Education on Thursday 16th January at 2pm. It discussed a draft question plan and agreed to review it further ahead of the next scheduled meeting on Monday 13th January.
3. Draft Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) (Amendment No.2) (Jersey) Regulations 201- The Panel noted draft Comments in respect of P.104/2019 Draft Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) (Amendment No.2) (Jersey) Regulations 201- (the draft Regulations). It also reviewed and agreed to adopt comments from the Law Officers' Department on the factual accuracy of the report. The Panel agreed that, subject to minor amendments, its Comments could be lodged in advance of the second reading of the debate on 21st January 2020.	AH
4. Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel The Chair updated the Panel on the work of the Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel. It was noted that the Review Panel was due to receive Ministerial Responses to its report on the Government Plan and its report S.R.12/2019 Response to the Care Inquiry: Update Report November 2019 in early January 2020. The Chair advised the Panel that the Review Panel was due to commence a review of complaints systems, redress and accountability within the Government, Court System and Parish Administrations. It was noted that this review was born out of the findings of its previous review which had highlighted concerns from a number of submissions about the effectiveness in these structures and how this in turn fed in to the negative perception of the Jersey Way'.
5. Transfer of Ambulance Service and CAMHS Review Panel

The Panel noted that the Review Panel was due to meet in the New Year and continue the review. It was advised that the Review Panel had recently met with the respective Ambulance and Fire Service Unions to help inform its continued work.

6. Work Programme

The Panel noted and approved its work programme for 2020. It was noted that this would likely change once the remit of the Panel had been increased to include scrutiny of the Minister for Children and Housing.

The Panel noted that a submission had been received by a member of the public recommending that the Panel conduct a review of the Building a Safer Society Strategy (BaSS) which was due to lapse at the end of 2019. The Panel agreed to add the proposed review to its work programme and requested a briefing on the current strategy. The Officer advised that a briefing paper would be circulated with further information on the strategy.

The Panel also agreed to request a briefing from the Probation and After-Care Service in relation to the outcome of the recent review of the service.

AH AH

7. Future Meetings

The Panel noted that its next scheduled meeting was due to take place at 10:30am on Monday 13th January 2020 in the Le Capelain Room, States Building.

Approved Panel Minutes - Education and Home Affairs - 2019