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Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel
Records of Meetings 2022
The following records of meetings have been approved by the Panel. Signed
Chair
Deputy Catherine Curtis
Date: 25th July 2022
Present | Deputy Catherine Curtis , Chair Deputy Beatriz Porée , Vice-Chair |
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In attendance | Katherine De Carteret , Committee and Panel Officer Ben Walker , Research and Project Officer |
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1. Procedural and Administrative Matters The Panel agreed to appoint Deputy Beatriz Porée as Vice-Chair. The Panel noted and agreed that future Panel meetings in 2022 would be scheduled to take place, where possible, on Monday mornings from 10am to 12pm. The Panel noted that, where possible, the Panel would undertake its work in a public manner to ensure accountability and transparency. The Panel noted that personal matters related to constituents or members of the public could only be dealt with by States Members on an individual basis, and outside the scope of the Panel's work. |
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2. Declarations and Conflicts of Interest The Panel noted the Code of Practice for Scrutiny and Public Accounts Committee Proceedings, and requested physical copies be provided to the Vice-Chair. | KDC |
3. Working Practices The Panel discussed the forum for undertaking its scheduled meetings and agreed to meet in-person but reserved the option to undertake meetings virtually and in- person if required. The Committee and Panel Officer informed the Panel that Microsoft Teams was the default means by which information would be shared with the Panel. The Panel requested that information also be shared via email. The Panel was then informed that the Committee and Panel Officer was the Panel's dedicated resource, and that the time of the Research and Project Officer was split between the work of the Panel and the Public Accounts Committee. | KDC/BW |
4. Scrutiny Member Training The Panel noted that the Scrutiny Liaison Committee had considered a training package for all States Members to include guidance on effective scrutiny, Chair training, media training and question training, to take place in the latter half of 2022. |
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The Panel also noted proposed visits to the House of Commons, Portcullis House and Westminster Hall in London, to take place in 2022. The Panel requested a copy of the States Greffe organisational chart and also to make enquiries about a contacts list which was being produced by the Members' Resources team of the States Greffe. | KDC/BW |
5. Work Programme The Panel noted the content of the Legacy Report which had been produced by the previously constituted Panel. The Panel discussed recent school closures following a period of extreme heat in Jersey in July 2022. The Panel requested that the Officer send correspondence to the Minister for Children and Education to question this matter and, also query topics of public interest, namely, Ministerial priorities for the new political term, teacher recruitment and retention and the Children's Service. The Panel also requested that correspondence was sent to the Minister for Home Affairs for an update on Justice and Home Affairs priorities in the new political term. The Panel also noted a number of areas of interest and requested that the Panel's officers undertake research for its consideration. | KDC KDC BW |
6. Site visits / briefings with the relevant Ministers and Departments The Panel noted the benefits of visiting various sites within their remit. The Panel asked Officers to make enquiries and arrangements for a variety of site visits for Panel members during August and September 2022. |
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7. Future Meetings The Panel noted its next scheduled meeting was due to take place at 10am on 15th August 2022 in the Le Capelain Room of the States Assembly building. |
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Date: 3rd August 2022
Present | Deputy Catherine Curtis , Chair Deputy Beatriz Porée , Vice-Chair |
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In attendance | Darren Bowring, Head of Children's Health and Wellbeing, Children, Young People, Education and Skills Katherine De Carteret , Committee and Panel Officer Ben Walker , Research and Project Officer |
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1. Site visit to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) The Panel visited the CAMHS Office at Children's Services (Liberte House), to discuss the services provided by CAMHS with Darren Bowring, Head of Children's Health and Wellbeing, Children, Young People, Education and Skills (Head of Children's Health and Wellbeing). The Head of Children's Health and Wellbeing informed the Panel about the key services provided by CAMHS, the challenges faced by the service and the changes that were underway following the establishment of the Children and Young People's Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Strategy 2022-2025 and, also, additional money provided in the Government Plan. The Panel was advised that the Jersey Comptroller and Auditor General had recently undertaken a review of CAMHS. The report had not been finalised and published yet, but the Panel was advised that publication was expected within the next few weeks. The Panel also noted that CAMHS would be subject to a review from the Jersey Care Commission in early 2023. The Panel received a tour of the first floor of Liberte House and was shown rooms used for meetings, medical assessments, an art therapy room, and the office used by CAMHS staff. It was explained that the long-term location for CAMHS was not secure (beyond approximately 5 years) and further decisions had to be made on where the service would be located in the future. The Panel thanked the Head of Children's Health and Wellbeing for his time, and they concluded the site visit of Liberte House. |
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Date: 11th August 2022
Present | Deputy Catherine Curtis , Chair Deputy Beatriz Porée , Vice-Chair |
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In attendance | Mark Cockerham, Head of Service, Customs and Immigration Service, Justice and Home Affairs Andrew Hunt, Deputy Operations, Customs and Immigration Service, Justice and Home Affairs Katherine de Carteret, Committee and Panel Officer |
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1. Site visit to Customs and Immigration Service, Maritime House, La Route du Port Elizabeth, St Helier, JE1 1JD The Panel visited the Jersey Customs and Immigration Service (JCIS) based in Maritime House to discuss its work with Mark Cockerham, Head of Service, Customs and Immigration (Head of Service) and Andrew Hunt, Deputy Operations, Customs and Immigration, ( Deputy Operations). The Panel received an initial presentation from the Head of Service and Deputy Operations which included an overview of the various aspects of JCIS, including border control, revenue collection, the issue of passports, deportations, naturalisations, work visas, work permits and the investigation of customs offences. It was explained that Maritime House was the administrative base for JCIS but that it was operational over a large area, including the harbour, airport and Jersey Post site. The Panel was advised that Brexit had been transformative in the way that the JCIS operated – in all aspects such as work permits and goods control. Details about the different immigration work permits, that were available for people moving to Jersey, were discussed. The Panel noted that the permits included a route for skilled workers and also various temporary routes (dependant on the sector: for example construction, agriculture, hospitality). The Panel received a brief overview of the goods control process. It was explained that JCIS facilitated the collection of approximately £88 million in revenue for Jersey through excise duty, Import Goods and Services Tax, third country customs duty (EU), and vehicle emissions duty. In response to queries from the Panel it was confirmed that political direction was vital for JCIS, particularly with regards to sensitive aspects, for example, the approach Jersey took in relation to accommodating refugees from Ukraine. |
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The Panel was also advised that JCIS had joint units to work with the States of Jersey Police, the Jersey Financial Crime Unit (for MoneyVal assessment) and that there were also close working relationships with the United Kingdom Border Force, Guernsey Border Agency, and French Customs. The Panel received a tour of Maritime House, including introductions to the customs and immigration officers working in areas relating to policy, passports, and customs declarations. The Panel thanked the Head of Service and the Deputy Operations for their time, and they concluded the site visit of the Service at Maritime House. |
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Date: 15th August 2022
Present | Deputy Catherine Curtis , Chair Deputy Beatriz Porée , Vice-Chair |
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In attendance | Connétable Mark Labey , in attendance as a prospective member of the Panel Nicola Heath, representing the Jersey Student Loans Support Group – Item 2 only Ben Sandeman, Senior Policy Officer, Strategic Policy, Planning and Performance (SPPP) Department - Item 3 only Katherine De Carteret , Committee and Panel Officer Ben Walker , Research and Project Officer |
Agenda matter | Action |
1. Records of Meetings The Panel approved the records of its meetings held on 25th July and 3rd August 2022 and noted the file note of the informal meeting held on 2nd August 2022. |
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2. Student Loans Support Group The Panel welcomed Ms. Nicola Heath representing the Jersey Student Loans Support Group (JSLSG') (the Representative') to the meeting. During the meeting the Representative provided an overview of concerns and the challenges that were facing Jersey students in higher education and their families. The following matters were discussed:
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increases in RPI% over the same period. The Representative referenced that the UK RPI increase over the same period was 16%.
The Panel thanked the Representative for her time and she left the meeting. |
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3. Draft Marriage and Civil Partnership (Amendments) (Jersey) Law 202- The Panel welcomed the Senior Policy Officer, SPPP, to the meeting. The Senior Policy Officer provided the Panel with a briefing on the proposed Draft Marriage and Civil Partnership (Amendments) (Jersey) Law 202- (the Amendment') and was advised that the Minister for Home Affairs intended to lodge the Amendment shortly, so that it would be included on the Order Paper for the States Assembly sitting on 4th October 2022. The Panel was advised that the draft Law was required to amend both the Marriage and Civil Status (Amendment) (No. 5) (Jersey) Law 2022 (P.6/2022) and the Civil Partnership (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 2022 (P.7/2022) (the Laws'), which were both approved by the States Assembly in March 2022, but are yet to receive Royal Assent. The Panel was advised that, following States Assembly approval, the Laws had been sent to the UK Ministry of Justice for review ahead of presentation to the Privy Council. At this point an issue was identified with the schedules used in each of the Laws that made them non-compliant with the European Convention on Human Rights, following the ruling in the case of B and L v. United Kingdom. The purpose of the draft Laws is to primarily address the identified issue. The Panel understands that the Laws will not be presented to the Privy Council for Royal Assent without compliance with the provisions set out in the European Convention on Human Rights. The Panel had a number of queries in relation to safeguarding and these were responded to by the Senior Policy Officer. The Panel requested its officer to draft a comments paper in relation to the Amendment. The Panel thanked the Senior Policy Officer for his time and the briefing ended. | KdC |
4. Scrutiny Member Training: Update The Committee and Panel Officer (CPO) provided the Panel with an update on the status of the Teams, Outlook and media training that had been previously requested for some members. The CPO requested clarification of each members' requirements. It was confirmed that the sessions were in the process of being arranged with external training providers. |
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5. Correspondence with the Minister for Children and Education The Panel noted the written response dated 2nd August 2022, from the Minister for Children and Education. The letter had been received in response to the Panel's letter of 25th July 2022 querying, inter alia, the Minister's priorities for the next six months. In addition to Ministerial priorities, the letter had asked questions about school closures in extreme heat, teacher recruitment and retention, and the Children's Service. The Panel noted that it would meet the Minister informally in September 2022, ahead of the first public quarterly hearings (which would likely be scheduled for October). |
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6. Correspondence with the Minister for Home Affairs The Panel noted the written response dated 10th August 2022, from the Minister for Home Affairs. The letter had been received in response to the Panel's letter of 25th July 2022 querying the Minister's priorities for the next six months. The Panel noted that it would meet the Minister informally in August 2022 ahead of the first public quarterly hearings (which would likely be scheduled for October). |
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7. Site visits / briefings with the relevant Ministers and Departments The Panel noted the schedule of site visits which had been arranged so far for August and September 2022. The Panel had already undertaken visits to CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) and the Customs and Immigration Service and had also planned visits to: the States of Jersey Police; States of Jersey Ambulance Service; States of Jersey Fire Service; and Probation and After-Care Service during August 2022. Further activity was planned for September. The Panel agreed to share that they had undertaken the visits in a social media post towards the end of August. | KdC |
8. Work Programme The Panel noted the template work programme that would be used to plan the Panel's future work and reviews going forward. The Committee and Panel Officer explained that this was a live' document, maintained by the Panel's officers and that would be regularly shared with the Panel to help them identify current and known upcoming workstreams for scrutiny panel work. It was also noted that the document would be shared with the Scrutiny Liaison Committee on a regular basis. |
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9. Future Meetings The Panel noted its next scheduled meeting was due to take place at 10am on 5th September 2022 in the Le Capelain Room of the States Assembly building. |
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Date: 16th August 2022
Present | Deputy Catherine Curtis , Chair Deputy Beatriz Porée , Vice-Chair |
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In attendance | Connétable Mark Labey Robin Smith, Chief Officer, States of Jersey Police Stewart Gull, Deputy Chief Officer, States of Jersey Police Alison Fossey, Detective Superintendent, Head of Criminal Investigation Department, States of Jersey Police Gemma Neil, Sergeant/Staff Officer, States of Jersey Police Iain Ford, Acting Police Sergeant/Staff Officer, States of Jersey Police Katherine De Carteret , Committee and Panel Officer Ben Walker , Research and Project Officer |
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Agenda matter | Action |
1. Site visit to the States of Jersey Police (SoJP) The Panel and Connétable Mark Labey visited the SoJP Headquarters on La Route du Fort, St Helier, to discuss policing in Jersey with Robin Smith, Chief Officer, Stewart Gull, Deputy Chief Officer and Alison Fossey, Detective Superintendent, Head of Criminal Investigation Department for the SoJP, and toured the facilities at the SoJP Headquarters. The Panel initially received a presentation which was led by Robin Smith, Chief Officer and provided an overview of the operational structure of the SoJP, the remits of various departments within the SoJP, policing priorities and performance indicators; policing statistics and notable police cases that received media attention. The Panel discussed the key challenges that related to policing recruitment and retention and trends related to specific crimes and crime statistics. The Panel then received a tour of the facilities of the SoJP Headquarters from Gemma Neil, Sergeant/Staff Officer and Iain Ford, Acting Police Sergeant/Staff Officer for the SoJP. The Panel was shown the SoJP custody suite, basement parking, operational areas and the 24/7 control room. The Panel thanked the Officers for their time, and they concluded the site visit of the SoJP Headquarters. |
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Date: 18th August 2022
Present | Deputy Catherine Curtis , Chair Deputy Beatriz Porée , Vice-Chair |
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In attendance | Peter Gavey, Chief Ambulance Officer, States of Jersey Ambulance Service Gary Kynman, Senior Ambulance Officer, States of Jersey Ambulance Service Garreth Saunders, Advanced Paramedic Manager, States of Jersey Ambulance Service Jason Hamon, Head of Emergency Preparedness Resilience & Operational Support, States of Jersey Ambulance Service Katherine De Carteret , Committee and Panel Officer Ben Walker , Research and Project Officer |
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Agenda matter | Action |
1. Site visit to the States of Jersey Ambulance Service (SoJAS) The Panel visited the SoJAS Station on Rouge Bouillon, St Helier, to discuss the service with Peter Gavey, Chief Ambulance Officer and Gary Kynman, Senior Ambulance Officer for SoJAS, and toured the facilities at the SoJAS Station. The Panel initially received a tour of the facilities by the Chief Ambulance Officer and were shown various staff facilities, ambulance equipment and medical supply storage, the interior of an Ambulance, the Ambulance parking bays, different types of Ambulances and the SoJAS control room. The Panel then received a presentation which was led by the Chief Ambulance Officer and the Senior Ambulance Officer, who provided an overview of the SoJAS business plan which included 36 Red Amber Green' objectives, SoJAS recruitment and retention, the relationship between the SoJAS and the Jersey Care Model, training and development of paramedics, the Ambulance Response Programme, staff wellbeing and safety and the management of complaints to SoJAS. The Panel thanked the Officers for their time, and they concluded the site visit of the SoJAS Station. |
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Date: 5th September 2022
Present | Deputy Catherine Curtis , Chair Deputy Beatriz Porée , Vice-Chair |
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In attendance | Item 1 only: Simon Harris on, Coordinator, End Cannabis Prohibition Jersey Campaign Katherine De Carteret , Committee and Panel Officer Ben Walker , Research and Project Officer |
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1. Meeting: End Cannabis Prohibition Jersey The Panel received Simon Harris on, Coordinator (Coordinator') of the End Cannabis Prohibition Jersey (ECPJ') Campaign for a meeting to discuss the work of the ECPJ to promote reform of the Island's approach to cannabis. The meeting was led by the Coordinator, who informed the Panel that he was a representative of the ECPJ and had been in contact with many States Assembly candidates during the 2022 elections in Jersey. It was advised that the ECPJ began lobbying for cannabis related issues in 2019, that concerned the legalisation of medicinal cannabis, improvements in patient access to medicinal cannabis and on-Island research related to drug issues in Jersey. The Coordinator informed the Panel that the previous substance misuse strategy had concluded at the end of 2019, and advised that the ECPJ then requested an update on the development of a new substance misuse strategy from the Health and Community Services Department in 2020, and that this correspondence had been unsuccessful, and led to the ECPJ liaising with the previously constituted Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel. It was advised that there had been a lack of information and resources related to substance misuse on the Government of Jersey website and that the previous substance misuse strategy had not been updated or replaced. It was also advised that the Coordinator was concerned about the terminology used to describe drug issues, such as misuse' and abuse' which only accounted for drug related issues once they became problematic. It was further advised that the Coordinator was concerned that the Minister for Home Affairs (Minister') had recently announced the development of a substance misuse strategy', rather than a substance use' strategy. The Panel noted that the Minister had commented on the need for appropriate language and harm reduction in relation to drug issues and asked whether it was important to limit the breadth of any future substance strategy. It was advised that |
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any drug strategy had to be broad to ensure it addressed the wide range of issues that affected people with drug related problems. The Panel asked what should be regarded as a substance, and whether a substance use strategy should also include alcohol. It was advised that a substance use strategy should be a combined drugs and alcohol strategy and made reference to the combined alcohol and drugs strategy developed in Guernsey. It was also advised that a combined strategy should promote healthy lifestyles and wellbeing, and that there had been a lack of on-Island resources to educate people about the impacts of drug and alcohol. The Panel questioned why the Coordinator believed there was a lack of available resources and information on drug related matters. It was advised that the crossover of responsibility for substance misuse between different Government Departments, potentially created challenges for Government in the development of resources and provision of information. The Panel noted that discussion about decriminalisation of cannabis in Jersey would lead to some concerns about the outcomes of decriminalisation and asked what the answers to those concerns were. It was advised that research undertaken in other jurisdictions did not evidence an increase in the number of young people using cannabis but did show an increase in cannabis consumption by pre-existing cannabis users. It was also advised that whilst there was some evidence of an increase in cannabis use following decriminalisation in other jurisdictions, there was also evidence of a corresponding decrease in the use of more harmful drugs. It was further advised that appropriate regulation was crucial to ensure control over the marketplace following decriminalisation of any controlled substance. The Panel expressed concern about the black-market economy and the illegal resale of medicinal cannabis and asked how this could be deterred. It was advised that the illegal resale of medicinal cannabis was unique to Jersey and that there was an on- Island cannabis sharing culture'. It was also advised that the Coordinator believed the only means to remove the black-market element, was to allow Islanders to grow cannabis at home, and cited Luxembourg as an example of another jurisdiction that enabled residents to legally possess and grow cannabis, to eliminate the black market. The Panel asked the Coordinator to summarise the main points that ECPJ had campaigned for. It was advised that ECPJ campaigned for the progression of a new substance use strategy for Jersey and the removal of terminology related to misuse' and abuse', a public consultation on drug related issues and to highlight that decriminalisation of cannabis already existed in part in Jersey, through the development of Attorney General directives over the past 25 years, that meant that Islanders were able to possess up to 15 grams of cannabis without a criminal conviction, and were instead issued fines and warnings through the Parish Hall Enquiry system. The Panel thanked the Coordinator for this time, and they concluded the meeting. |
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2. Records of Meetings The Panel noted and approved the records of meetings held on 11th, 15th, 16th and 18th August 2022, and the file notes from 11th, 16th, 18th and 25th August 2022. The Panel requested that the Officer make an amendment to the 25th August 2022 file note. | KDC |
3. Scrutiny Member Training: Update The Panel noted that the proposed dates and times for Microsoft Teams and Outlook training sessions would be sent to the Panel for its consideration in due course. The Officer informed the Panel that dates for the visits to the House of Commons would be provided once Parliament reconvened and that it was likely to take place in December and January, due to the Panel's availability. | KDC |
4. Follow-up from informal meeting with the Minister for Home Affairs The Panel noted that it had met informally with the Minister for Home Affairs (Minister') on 31st August 2022, and that some of the areas of discussion could form question areas for future Quarterly Public Hearings with the Minister, as well as options for a potential review. | KDC/BW |
5. Site visits / briefings with the relevant Ministers and Departments The Panel noted that it was due to visit the Greenfields Secure Children's Unit on 6th September 2022, and that the Officers would confirm the arrangements with Greenfields staff ahead of the site visit and revert back to the Panel. | BW |
6. Work Programme The Panel noted its draft ongoing work programme and that this would be provided to the Scrutiny Liaison Committee by Friday 9th September 2022 | KDC |
7. Future Meetings The Panel noted that its next scheduled meeting would take place at 10am on 19th September 2022 in the Le Capelain Room, States Building. |
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Present | Deputy Catherine Curtis , Chair Deputy Beatriz Porée , Vice-Chair |
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In attendance | Item 1 only: Connétable Mark Labey Connétable Richard Vibert , Assistant Minister for Children and Education Deputy Louise Doublet , Assistant Minister for Children and Education Andrew Heaven, Head of Children's Policy, Strategic Policy, Planning and Performance Kate Roberts, Senior Policy Officer, Strategic Policy, Planning and Performance Ben Walker , Research and Project Officer Katherine De Carteret , Committee and Panel Officer Item 2 only: Connétable Mark Labey Nicki Heath, Representative, Jersey Student Loan Support Group Deputy Inna Gardiner , Minister for Children and Education Connétable Richard Vibert , Assistant Minister for Children and Education Robert Sainsbury, Acting Director-General, Children, Young People, Education and Skills Keith Posner, Head of Office, Children, Young People, Education and Skills Anne Homer, Head of Finance Business Partnering, Children, Young People, Education and Skills Stuart Penn, Assistant Manager, Children, Young People, Education and Skills Martin Keith, Private Secretary to the Minister for Children and Education, Office of the Chief Executive Gary Thebault-Tobin, Student Finance Officer, Children, Young People, Education and Skills Ben Walker , Research and Project Officer |
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1. Briefing: Policy on Independent Advocacy and the Draft Children and Young People (Amendment) Law 202- The Panel received Connétable Richard Vibert and Deputy Louise Doublet , Assistant Minister's for Children and Education, Andrew Heaven, Head of Children's Policy and Kate Roberts, Senior Policy Officer for Strategic Policy, Planning and Performance, |
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for a briefing on the Policy on Independent Advocacy and the Draft Children and Young People (Amendment) Law 202-. This meeting was held in private in accordance with the Freedom of Information (Jersey) Law 2011 (as amended) under Qualified Exemption Article 35 and a private record was taken. |
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2. Meeting: Minister for Children and Education and the Jersey Student Loan Support Group The Panel attended a meeting between the Jersey Student Loan Support Group and the Minister for Children and Education and Government Officers to discuss the provision of higher education tuition and maintenance grants by the Student Finance Department. This meeting was held in private in accordance with the Freedom of Information (Jersey) Law 2011 (as amended) under Absolute Exemption Article 26 and a private record was taken. |
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Present | Deputy Catherine Curtis , Chair, Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel Deputy Beatriz Porée , Vice-Chair, Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel Connétable Mark Labey , Member, Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel |
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In attendance | Item 2 only: Jenny O'Brien, Head of Digital and Public Engagement, Digital and Public Engagement Item 9 only: Andrea Le Saint, the Interim Children's Commissioner, Office of the Children's Commissioner Sheree Maher, Participation and Communication Lead, Office of the Children's Commissioner Sam Le Quesne, Communications Officer, Office of the Children's Commissioner Katherine De Carteret , Committee and Panel Officer Ben Walker , Research and Project Officer Jade Hahn, Research and Project Officer |
Agenda matter | Action |
1. Records of Meetings The Panel noted and approved the records of the meetings held on 5th and 7th September 2022 and file notes of the meetings held on 30th and 31st August 2022 and 7th September 2022. |
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2. Introduction to the work of the Digital and Public Engagement (DPE) Team The Panel received Jenny O'Brien, Head of Digital and Public Engagement, to discuss the role of the DPE Team at the States Greffe. The Panel was informed that Scrutiny Panels were supported by Communications Officers, whose role included implementation of the Panel's communication strategy, discussion of the use of social media prior to any meetings or Hearings, options for asking the public questions related to the work of the Panel and the publication of press notices. The Panel asked how the budget for Panel communications was determined. It was advised that there was currently no fixed methodology for the budget available to Scrutiny Panel's for communications and that a budget process would need to be agreed by the Scrutiny Liaison Committee. |
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The Panel noted that it would need to use communications to highlight its ongoing work. It was advised that internal discussions had taken place about the options for Scrutiny Panel's to communicate their workstreams with the public on a regular basis. It was also advised that the Panel could ask questions via written correspondence to Minister's to follow-up on any areas of concern, which would then be published on the Panel's website. |
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3. Youth Parliament The Panel noted that the Jersey Youth Parliament was scheduled to meet at 4:30pm during the afternoon of 26th September 2022. |
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4. Ministerial Decisions The Panel noted five Ministerial Decisions that had been made by the Minister for Home Affairs in August 2022 and agreed that none of them required further action by the Panel. |
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5. Children and Young People Law The Panel recalled that it had received a briefing from the Assistant Minister's for Children and Education and Government Officers on 7th September, regarding the Children and Young People (Amendment) Law 202-, and the policy on Independent Advocacy. The Panel discussed drafting a Comments Paper in response to the proposed Amendment to the Children and Young People Law and agreed to be kept informed about any future policy developments. |
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6. Proposed Review of Migrant Welfare The Panel noted that the Officer had drafted and circulated a proposal for the establishment of a Migrant Welfare Review Panel, which had subsequently been approved by the Scrutiny Liaison Committee. |
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The Officer informed the Panel that a number of changes had been made to the dates and times of the Panels schedule of meetings and site visits which followed the passing of Her Majesty the Queen and included:
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7. Work Programme The Panel noted its work programme and was advised that the Government Plan 2023-2027 was due to be published on 4th October 2022. It was also advised that |
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the Review of the Government Plan would include the Government Programme, Common Strategic Policy, Ministerial Priorities and the 100 Day Plan. |
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8. Student Finance The Panel expressed concern about anecdotal reports it had received from members of the public in relation to delays processing Student Finance applications and requested that the Officer draft a letter to the Minister for Children and Education, with questions about the delays and in order to obtain some quantitative data. | KDC |
9. States of Jersey Ambulance Service (SoJAS): Staffing Concerns The Panel expressed concern about reports it had received that the SoJAS recently had to operate with low numbers of qualified frontline staff and requested that the Officer draft a letter to the Minister for Home Affairs with questions about the SoJAS staffing situation. | KDC |
10. Visit to the Office of the Children's Commissioner The Panel visited the Office of the Children's Commissioner for an introductory meeting with Andrea Le Saint, the Interim Children's Commissioner, Sheree Maher, Participation and Communication Lead and Sam Le Quesne, Communications Officer. This meeting was held in private in accordance with the Freedom of Information (Jersey) Law 2011 (as amended) under Absolute Exemption Article 26 and a private record was taken. |
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11. Future Meetings The Panel noted its next scheduled meeting was due to take place at 10am on 3rd October 2022 in the Le Capelain Room of the States Assembly Building. |
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Date: 29th September 2022
Present | Deputy Catherine Curtis , Chair Deputy Beatriz Porée , Vice-Chair Connétable Mark Labey , Member of the Panel |
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In attendance | Deputy Inna Gardiner , Minister for Children and Education Deputy Louise Doublet , Assistant Minister for Children and Education Mrs. N. Turner, Headteacher, Grouville School Katherine de Carteret, Committee and Panel Officer Ben Walker , Research and Project Officer |
Agenda matter | Action |
1. Site visit to Grouville School The Panel, together with the Minister and Assistant Minister for Children and Education, received a tour of Grouville primary school from the Headteacher. It was explained that the school had a two form entry for children from Reception to Year 6 and also incorporated a pre-school nursery, which had a dedicated space and outside area. The Panel visited the classroom and library space and were also given the opportunity to speak to some children in the learning environment. The Panel viewed the school hall and heard about the proposed plans for the delivery of hot school meals and the addition of a servery. The Panel heard about the challenges that the school had with the size of, and sound within, the hall and storage space throughout the school building. The school had a variety of excellent outside areas to enhance the learning environment for the children. There were separate garden play spaces for the nursery and reception classes, together with a playground, artificial grass space and a grass field available for the whole school. The school also benefited from the use of an adjacent meadow, Le Pre Arthur, which was used for a range of outdoor learning. The Headteacher explained that the meadow was owned by a trust and was managed and operated by a team of volunteers. Maintenance of the meadow was largely financed through sponsorship and fundraising. Vehicle access to the school for drop off and collection times was noted to be a particular challenge but was currently managed by providing different year groups with specific drop off and pick up times. |
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The Panel thanked the Headteacher for her time, and they concluded the site visit of Grouville school. |
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Date: 3rd October 2022
Present | Deputy Catherine Curtis , Chair Deputy Beatriz Porée , Vice-Chair |
Apologies | Connétable Mark Labey , Member |
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In attendance | Item 2 only: James Turner, Regional Officer, Unite Jersey Katherine de Carteret, Committee and Panel Officer |
Agenda matter | Action |
1. Records of Meetings The Panel noted and approved the records of the meeting held on 26th September 2022. The Panel considered the draft file notes from 26th September 2022 and the Chair requested a further addition. The Officer undertook to draft the change and re-send the file note to the Chair for approval. | KdC |
2. Unite, the Union The Panel welcomed Mr. James Turner, representing Unite, the Union (Unite') (the Representative') to the meeting. The Panel had invited the Representative to meet with them as part of its introductory programme to the Panel's remit of work. During the meeting, at the request of the Panel, the following matters were discussed with the Representative:
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UK. Other work benefits could be provided by employers in addition to cash, for example, options for health and dental insurance bolt-on' options.
The Panel asked the Representative if there were any matters that he wished to highlight, and the following areas were discussed:
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3. Ministerial Decisions Since its previous meeting, the Panel had not been made aware of any Ministerial Decisions signed by either the Minister for Home Affairs, or the Minister for Children |
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and Education. No further Ministerial Decisions had been uploaded to the gov.je website. |
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4. Government Plan 2023-2026 and Common Strategic Policy The Panel noted that both the Government Plan 2023-2026 (GP) and the Common Strategic Policy (CSP) were due to be published on 4th October 2022. It was expected that there would be various programmes and areas for the Panel to review within the GP. The Officer reported that the Scrutiny Liaison Committee (SLC) was due to meet during the afternoon of the 3rd of October and would consider the general approach that individual panels should take to both the GP and CSP, to ensure an overhead level of coordination. It was also highlighted that, whilst the GP and CSP were to be published on 4th October, it was expected that some of the underlying business plans and the appendix would not be available for the Panel to review until approximately 17th October 2022. The Officer highlighted that this could truncate the review time available, and the Panel would need to be mindful of this. The Officer confirmed that further details would be circulated to the Panel at the earliest opportunity, including a draft terms of reference and scoping document for the Panel to consider, in due course. | KdC |
5. Site Visits / Briefings with the relevant Ministers and Departments The Panel noted the schedule of site visits which had been arranged for October 2022. The schedule included visits to Springfield school, Rouge Bouillon school, HM Prison La Moye, and a re-scheduled visit to Greenfields Children's Home. |
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6. Work Programme The Panel noted its draft work programme. As noted above, the Government Plan 2023-2026 was due to be published on 4th October 2022 and it was anticipated that this would be the next significant piece of work for the Panel to address. |
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7. Future Meetings The Panel noted its next scheduled meeting was due to take place at 10am on 17th October 2022 in the Le Capelain Room of the States Assembly Building. |
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Present | Deputy Catherine Curtis , Chair Connétable Mark Labey , Member |
Apologies | Deputy Beatriz Porée , Vice-Chair |
Absent |
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In attendance | Mal Robson, Head Teacher, Springfield Primary School Katherine De Carteret , Committee and Panel Officer Ben Walker , Research and Project Officer |
Agenda matter | Action |
1. Site visit: Springfield Primary School, 75 St Mark's Road, St Helier, JE2 4LF The Panel visited Springfield Primary School and was received by Mal Robson, Headteacher of the school. The Panel received a tour of the school and its facilities by the Headteacher and also had the opportunity of meeting a number of the teaching staff. The Panel thanked the Headteacher and teaching staff for their time, and the site visit was concluded. |
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Present | Deputy Catherine Curtis , Chair Deputy Beatriz Porée , Vice-Chair |
Apologies | Connétable Mark Labey , Member |
Absent |
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In attendance | Item 2 only: Claire Kelly, Executive Officer, Jersey Police Authority Katherine De Carteret , Committee and Panel Officer Ben Walker , Research and Project Officer |
Agenda matter | Action |
1. Records of Meetings The Panel noted and approved the records of meetings held on 29th September 2022 and 3rd October 2022. |
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2. Jersey Police Authority (JPA) The Panel received Claire Kelly, Executive Officer, JPA (Executive Officer) for a meeting to discuss matters related to the work of the JPA. This meeting was held in private in accordance with the Freedom of Information (Jersey) Law 2011 (as amended) under Absolute Exemption Article 26 and a private record was taken. |
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3. Ministerial Decisions The Officer informed the Panel that a Ministerial Decision related to the Convention on Extradition between the United Kingdom and the Kingdom of Morocco: Extension, had been signed by the Minister for Home Affairs. The Panel noted the Ministerial Decision and agreed to take no further action. |
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4. P.98/2022: Common Strategic Policy The Panel recalled that it wished to assess whether the 2022 Jersey Youth Manifesto (Manifesto) created by children, young people and the Office of the Children's Commissioner, had been considered by Government in the development of the Common Strategic Policy (CSP). The Panel discussed the CSP in relation to the Manifesto and agreed to further consider the CSP with regard to the Governments Ministerial Plans. The Panel | KDC/BW |
5. P.97/2022: Government Plan 2023-2026 The Panel noted a briefing paper provided by the Officer with regard to the Panel's Review of Government Plan 2023-2026 which included:
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The Officer informed the Panel that areas of questioning and correspondence could be drafted to various stakeholders in regard to Government Plan projects within the Panels remit. The Panel asked about the Education Reform - Inclusion Review item in the Government Plan. It was advised that the Panel was due to receive a briefing on the Education Reform - Inclusion Review in November 2022. The Panel wished to know about Government Plan funds labelled as Reserves'. It was advised that Reserves' were Government business cases that had not yet received approval. The Panel noted the draft Terms of Reference and Scoping documentation for the Government Plan review and approved that the Chair be designated to provide approval for the final drafts, following insertion of the Digital and Public Engagement budget. | KDC |
6. Scrutiny Member Training: Preparation for Public Hearings The Officer delivered a presentation to the Panel with regard to the conduct of Scrutiny Panel's in relation to Quarterly Public Hearings. The presentation included an overview of the background and context in which Quarterly Public Hearings took place, the role of question plans, the format of Quarterly Public Hearings, the role of the Panel Chair and proposed timescales for the Panels 2022 Quarterly Hearings. The Panel was given the opportunity to ask questions about process and operational procedure ahead of its first public hearing, scheduled for 20th October 2022. |
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7. Quarterly Public Hearing with the Minister for Children and Education The Panel noted that it was due to receive the Minister for Children and Education for a Quarterly Public Hearing on 20th October 2022 at 10am and noted and discussed the draft question plan. The Officer informed the Panel that a list of the attendees to the Quarterly Public Hearing would be provided to the Panel in advance of the Hearing, and that name plates would be provided for each attendee. |
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8. Site visits/briefings with the relevant Ministers and Departments The Panel noted its schedule of site visits and briefings in October 2022 circulated by the Officer. |
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9. Work Programme The Panel noted its work programme for October 2022 to March 2023 circulated by the Officer. |
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10. Future Meetings The Panel noted that its next scheduled meeting was due to take place at 10am on 24th October 2022 in the Le Capelain Room of the States Assembly Building. |
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Present | Deputy Catherine Curtis , Chair Deputy Beatriz Porée , Vice-Chair Connétable Mark Labey , Member |
Apologies |
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Absent |
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In attendance | Susie Richardson, Prison Governor, HM La Moye Prison, Justice and Home Affairs Artur Soliwoda, Deputy Prison Governor, HM La Moye Prison, Justice and Home Affairs Katherine De Carteret , Committee and Panel Officer Ben Walker , Research and Project Officer |
Agenda matter | Action |
1. Site Visit: HM La Moye Prison, La Rue Baal, St Brelade, Jersey, JE3 8HQ The Panel visited HM La Moye Prison (Prison) to discuss the services provided by the Prison, the physical environment available to Prisoners and their families, a tour of the key facilities at the Prison and the opportunity to informally discuss the key Prison services and challenges with Prison staff. The Panel discussed key Prison services and challenges with Suzie Richardson, Prison Governor and Artur Soliwoda, Deputy Prison Governor and Prison Officers for HM La Moye Prison, Justice and Home Affairs. It was advised that whilst overall the Prison catered well for the needs of Prisoners, key challenges included recruitment and retention of Prison Officers. The Panel then received a tour of the Prison by the Deputy Prison Governor. The Panel were shown horticultural grounds, a carpentry workshop, a gym and sports hall, a residential wing, the Prison control room and the visitor area. The Panel was introduced to a number of Prison staff present during the tour which provided an opportunity to informally discuss the delivery of Prison services. The Panel thanked the Deputy Prison Governor for his time, and they concluded the site visit of the Prison. |
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Present | Deputy Catherine Curtis , Chair Deputy Beatriz Porée , Vice-Chair Connétable Mark Labey , Member |
Apologies |
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Absent |
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In attendance | Item 1 only: Deputy Inna Gardiner , Minister for Children and Education Connétable Richard Vibert , Assistant Minister for Children and Education Deputy Louise Doublet , Assistant Minister for Children and Education Sean O'Regan, Group Director, Children, Young People, Education and Skills Johnathan Williams, Programme Director, Education Reform, Children, Young People, Education and Skills Item 2 only: Russell Price , Headteacher, Rouge Bouillon School Katherine De Carteret , Committee and Panel Officer Ben Walker , Research and Project Officer |
Agenda matter | Action |
1. Quarterly Public Hearing: Minister for Children and Education The Panel noted and discussed its question plan in preparation for the Public Hearing with the Minister for Children and Education at 10:00am. The Panel welcomed the Minister for Children and Education and various Government Officers for a Quarterly Public Hearing at 10.00am. The hearing was recorded, and webcast live via Public-I and a transcript was produced. Following the Public Hearing, the Panel discussed key topics to include on its social media updates with the Panel's Communications Officer. |
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2. Site Visit: Rouge Bouillon School, Brighton Rd, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3YN, Jersey The Panel visited Rouge Bouillon Primary School and was received by Russell Price , Headteacher of the school. The Panel received a tour of the school and its facilities by the Headteacher and also had the opportunity of meeting a number of the teaching staff. The Panel thanked the Headteacher and teaching staff for their time, and the site visit was concluded. |
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Present | Deputy Catherine Curtis , Chair Deputy Beatriz Porée , Vice-Chair Connétable Mark Labey , Member |
Apologies |
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Absent |
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In attendance | Carl Le Poidevin, Team Manager, Greenfields Secure Care Unit Katherine de Carteret, Committee and Panel Officer Ben Walker , Research and Project Officer |
Agenda matter | Action |
1. Site Visit: Greenfields Secure Care Unit, La Gd Rte de Saint-Martin, Jersey JE2 7GS The Panel visited Greenfields Secure Care Unit (Greenfields) to discuss the services provided by Greenfields, observe the physical environment available to residents and their families and receive a tour of the key facilities. The Panel discussed key services and challenges of the unit with Carl Le Poidevin, Team Manager (Team Manager) at Greenfields, Children, Young People, Education and Skills. The Panel then received a tour of Greenfields by the Team Manager. The Panel were shown the reception and waiting areas, the main resident entrance, residential wings, the visitor area, outside spaces, a sports hall and educational facilities. The Panel thanked the Team Manager for his time, and they concluded the site visit. |
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Present | Deputy Catherine Curtis , Chair Deputy Beatriz Porée , Vice-Chair Connétable Mark Labey , Member |
Apologies |
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Absent |
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In attendance | Katherine de Carteret, Committee and Panel Officer Ben Walker , Research and Project Officer |
Agenda matter | Action |
1. Records of Meetings The Panel noted that the record and file note of the meeting held on 13th October 2022 would be provided in due course. |
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2. Ministerial Decisions The Officer informed the Panel that there had been no new Ministerial Decisions for the Panel to consider. |
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3. P.97/2022: Government Plan 2023-2026 (GP) The Panel noted the briefing paper prepared by the Panels Officers in respect of the review of the Proposed GP (GP review). The Panel discussed the draft Terms of Reference and the draft Scoping Document, which focused on the Panel's remit and specific areas of interest in the GP. The draft Terms of Reference for the GP review had been drafted in collaboration with other scrutiny panels. They were: 1. To review components of the Government Plan 2023-2026 Proposition which are relevant to the Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel to determine the following:
The Panel considered options for the output of its GP review. It was considered too early to determine whether the Panel would present a scrutiny report or a comments |
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paper and this could be agreed at a later date. The Panel also noted that it could make amendments to the GP, if any suitable areas were identified. After due consideration and discussion, the Panel noted and approved the draft Terms of Reference and Scoping Document for the GP review. The Panel discussed the GP and requested that the Officer draft written correspondence to the Ministers for Children and Education and Home Affairs and key stakeholders, with questions related to the GP review for the Panel to consider and approve. | KDC/BW |
4. Quarterly Public Hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs The Panel noted it was due to receive the Minister for Home Affairs on Friday 11th November 2022 at 10:30am for a Quarterly Public Hearing and agreed that this would be rescheduled to take place at 12:15pm on Friday 11th November 2022. The Panel discussed and agreed areas of questioning ahead of the Hearing. | BW |
5. Quarterly Public Hearing with the Minister for Children and Education The Panel noted it was due to receive the Minister for Children and Education on Friday 17th November 2022 at 10am for a Quarterly Public Hearing and agreed that this would be rescheduled to take place on Thursday 8th December at 10am. The Panel discussed and agreed areas of questioning ahead of the Hearing. | BW |
6. Site visits/briefings with the relevant Ministers and Departments The Panel noted its schedule of meetings, public hearings and site visits for November to December 2022. The Panel was informed that its site visit to Les Quennevais School on Thursday 17th November 2022 had been cancelled and would be rescheduled in due course. | BW |
7. Work Programme The Panel noted and discussed its current work programme. |
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8. Future Meetings The Panel noted that its next scheduled meeting was due to take place at 10am on Monday 31st October 2022 in the Le Capelain Room of the States Assembly Building. |
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Present | Deputy Catherine Curtis , Chair Deputy Beatriz Porée , Vice-Chair Connétable Mark Labey , Member |
Apologies |
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Absent |
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In attendance | Item 3 and 4 only: Deputy Helen Miles , Minister for Home Affairs Kate Briden, Director General, Justice and Home Affairs Peter Gavey, Chief Ambulance Officer, States of Jersey Ambulance Service Paul Brown, Chief Fire Officer, States of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service Katherine de Carteret, Committee and Panel Officer Ben Walker , Research and Project Officer |
Agenda matter | Action |
1. Records of Meetings The Panel noted and approved the record of the meeting held on 13th October 2022. |
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2. Ministerial Decisions The Officer informed the Panel that there had been no new Ministerial Decisions for the Panel to consider. |
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3. Briefing on the Independent Review: The States of Jersey Ambulance Service (SoJAS Review) The Panel received Deputy Helen Miles , Minister for Home Affairs, Peter Gavey, Chief Ambulance Officer, States of Jersey Ambulance Service and Kate Briden, Directors General of Justice and Home Affairs for a briefing on the Independent Review of the States of Jersey Ambulance Service. This meeting was held in private in accordance with the Freedom of Information (Jersey) Law 2011 (as amended) under Absolute Exemption Article 26 and a private record was taken. |
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4. Briefing on the Local Government Association and National Fire Chiefs Council Bespoke Peer Challenge: States of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service: Feedback Report (SoJFRS Peer Report) The Panel received Deputy Helen Miles , Minister for Home Affairs, Paul Brown, Chief Fire Officer, States of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service and Kate Briden, Directors General of Justice and Home Affairs for a briefing on the Independent Review of the States of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service. This meeting was held in private in accordance with the Freedom of Information (Jersey) Law 2011 (as amended) under Absolute Exemption Article 26 and a private record was taken. |
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5. Comments Paper on P.96/2022 re the Draft Children and Young People (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 202- The Panel approved the draft comments paper on P.96/2022, Draft Children and Young People (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 202-. |
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6. P.97/2022: Government Plan 2023-2026 (GP) The Panel noted and discussed areas of questioning ahead of its Public Hearings with the Minister's for Children and Education on Wednesday 7th November 2022 at 10am and Home Affairs on Friday 11th November 2022 at 11:05am. The Panel requested that the draft correspondence with some initial questions to Ministers and key stakeholders be sent out. | KDC/BW |
7. P.98/2022: Proposed Common Strategic Policy The Panel noted that written correspondence with questions about the cost and accessibility of primary healthcare for children in Jersey had been sent to key stakeholders on 27th October 2022 and that a response was due by 3rd November 2022. |
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8. Quarterly Public Hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs The Panel noted it was due to receive the Minister for Home Affairs on Friday 11th November 2022 at 10:30am for a Quarterly Public Hearing. The Panel discussed and agreed areas of questioning ahead of the Hearing. |
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9. Quarterly Public Hearing with the Minister for Children and Education The Panel noted it was due to receive the Minister for Children and Education on Thursday 8th December 2022 at 10am for a Quarterly Public Hearing. |
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10. Site visits / briefings with the relevant Ministers and Departments The Panel noted its schedule of meetings, hearings and site visits for November to December 2022. |
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11. Work Programme The Panel noted and discussed its current work programme. |
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12. Future Meetings The Panel noted that its next scheduled meeting was due to take place at 10am on Monday 14th November 2022 in the Le Capelain Room of the States Assembly Building. The Panel also agreed to meet on Monday 7th November 2022 to discuss draft question plans ahead of its Public Hearings with the Ministers for Children and Education on Wednesday 7th November 2022 at 10am and Home Affairs on Friday 11th November 2022, and requested that the Officer send out a meeting request. | BW |
Present | Deputy Catherine Curtis , Chair Connétable Mark Labey , Member |
Apologies | Deputy Beatriz Porée , Vice-Chair |
Absent |
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In attendance | Katherine de Carteret, Committee and Panel Officer Ben Walker , Research and Project Officer |
Agenda matter | Action |
1. Meeting: Public Hearing Question Plans The Panel noted and discussed its question plans in preparation for the Government Plan 2023-2026 Review Public Hearing with the Minister for Children and Education on Wednesday 9th November 2022 at 10am, the Government Plan 2023-2026 Review Public Hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs on Friday 11th November 2022 at 11:05am and the Quarterly Public Hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs on Friday 11th November at 12:15pm. |
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Present | Deputy Catherine Curtis , Chair Deputy Beatriz Porée , Vice-Chair Connétable Mark Labey , Member |
Apologies |
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Absent |
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In attendance | Connétable Michael Jackson Michel Bougeard, Centenier Amanda Wright, Centenier David Wheeler, Centenier Fee Roberts, Parish Secretary Katherine de Carteret, Committee and Panel Officer Ben Walker , Research and Project Officer |
Agenda matter | Action |
1. Site Visit: Parish Hall of St Brelade, La Neuve Route, St Brelade, JE3 8BS The Panel visited St Brelade Parish Hall (Parish Hall ) and was received by Connétable Michael Jackson , Michel Bougeard, Centenier, Amanda Wright, Centenier, David Wheeler, Centenier and Fee Roberts, Parish Secretary. The Panel discussed the role of the Centeniers and key challenges faced by the Honorary Police in St Brelade. The Panel then received a tour of the Honorary Police Station at the Parish Hall by the Connétable and Centeniers. The Panel thanked the Connétable and Centeniers for their time, and the site visit was concluded. |
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Present | Deputy Catherine Curtis , Chair Deputy Beatriz Porée , Vice-Chair Connétable Mark Labey , Member |
Apologies |
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Absent |
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In attendance | Deputy Inna Gardiner , Minister for Children and Education Connétable Richard Vibert , Assistant Minister for Children and Education Deputy Louise Doublet , Assistant Minister for Children and Education Robert Sainsbury, Interim Director General, Children, Young People, Education and Skills Johnathan Williams, Programme Director, Education Reform, Children, Young People, Education and Skills Emily Thomas, Campaign Manager (acting Communications Officer for the Panel) Katherine de Carteret, Committee and Panel Officer Ben Walker , Research and Project Officer |
Agenda matter | Action |
1. Government Plan 2023-2026 Public Review Hearing: Minister for Children and Education The Panel noted and discussed its question plan in preparation for the Public Hearing with the Minister for Children and Education at 10am. The Panel welcomed the Minister for Children and Education and various Government Officers for a Government Plan 2023-2026 Public Review Hearing at 10am. The hearing was recorded, and webcast live via Public-I and a transcript was produced. Following the Public Hearing, the Panel discussed key topics to include on its social media updates with the Panel's acting Communications Officer. |
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Present | Deputy Catherine Curtis , Chair Deputy Beatriz Porée , Vice-Chair Connétable Mark Labey , Member |
Apologies |
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Absent |
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In attendance | Item 1 and 2: Deputy Helen Miles , Minister for Home Affairs Robin Smith, Chief Officer, States of Jersey Police, Justice and Home Affairs Kate Briden, Directors General, Justice and Home Affairs Item 2 only: Deputy Louise Doublet , Assistant Minister for Children and Education Nathan Fox, Head of Policy – Criminal Justice, Justice and Home Affairs Emily Thomas, Campaign Manager (acting Communications Officer for the Panel) Katherine de Carteret, Committee and Panel Officer Ben Walker , Research and Project Officer |
Agenda matter | Action |
1. Government Plan 2023-2026 Public Review Hearing: Minister for Home Affairs The Panel noted and discussed its question plan in preparation for the Public Hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs at 11:05am. The Panel welcomed the Minister for Home Affairs and various Government Officers for a Government Plan 2023-2026 Public Review Hearing at 11.05am. The hearing was recorded, and webcast live via Public-I and a transcript was produced. Following the Public Hearing, the Panel discussed key topics to include on its social media updates with the Panel's Communications Officer. |
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2. Quarterly Public Hearing: Minister for Home Affairs The Panel noted and discussed its question plan in preparation for the Public Hearing with the Minister for Home Affairs at 12:15pm. The Panel welcomed the Minister for Home Affairs and various Government Officers for a Quarterly Public Hearing at 12:15pm. The hearing was recorded, and webcast live via Public-I and a transcript was produced. Following the Public Hearing, the Panel discussed key topics to include on its social media updates with the Panel's acting Communications Officer. |
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