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Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill

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Meeting: 08/05/2024 - Children, Young People, and Education Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 5)

5 Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill

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Meeting: 08/05/2024 - Children, Young People, and Education Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 5)

5 Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill

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Meeting: 08/05/2024 - Children, Young People, and Education Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 5)

5 Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill

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Meeting: 24/04/2024 - Finance Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 2)

2 PTN 11 - Response from the Member in Charge to the Finance Committee's report recommendations on the Financial implications of the Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - 15 April 2024

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Meeting: 22/04/2024 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 4)

4 Correspondence from Sam Rowlands MS: Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill

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The Committee noted the correspondence from Sam Rowlands MS.

Meeting: 17/04/2024 - Plenary - Sixth Senedd (Item 5)

Debate on the General Principles of the Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill

NDM8536 Sam Rowlands (North Wales)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 26.11:

Agrees to the general principles of the Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill.

The Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill and Explanatory Memorandum were laid before the Senedd on 24 November 2023.

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Report of the Children, Young People and Education Committee

Report of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee

Report of the Finance Committee

Response from Sam Rowlands MS to the Children, Young People and Education Committee

Response from Sam Rowlands MS to the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee

Response from Sam Rowlands MS to the Finance Committee

Minutes:

The item started at 15.38

Voting on the motion under this item was deferred until Voting Time.

NDM8536 Sam Rowlands (North Wales)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 26.11:

Agrees to the general principles of the Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill.

The Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill and Explanatory Memorandum were laid before the Senedd on 24 November 2023.

The result was as follows:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

25

0

26

51

The motion was not agreed.

Meeting: 20/03/2024 - Children, Young People, and Education Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 7)

7 Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill

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Meeting: 13/03/2024 - Finance Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 6)

6 Financial implications of the Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill: Consideration of draft report

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FIN(6)-08-24 P2 – Draft report

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6.1 The Committee considered its draft report on the Financial implications of the Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill and agreed it with minor changes.

Meeting: 11/03/2024 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 11)

11 Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill: Draft report

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The Committee considered and agreed its draft report subject to minor changes.

Meeting: 07/03/2024 - Children, Young People, and Education Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 1)

Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - consideration of the draft report

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1.1 Subject to amendments to be agreed electronically outside of Committee, the Committee agreed the draft report.

Meeting: 29/02/2024 - Finance Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 2)

2 PTN 3 - Letter from Sam Rowlands MS: Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - 19 February 2024

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Meeting: 28/02/2024 - Children, Young People, and Education Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 3)

3 Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill

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Meeting: 28/02/2024 - Children, Young People, and Education Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 6)

Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - consideration of the draft report

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6.1 The Committee considered the draft report. An amended version would be considered at next week's meeting.

Meeting: 26/02/2024 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 6)

6 Correspondence from Sam Rowlands MS to the Children, Young People and Education Committee: Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill

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The Committee noted the correspondence from Sam Rowlands MS to the Children, Young People and Education Committee.

Meeting: 22/02/2024 - Finance Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 5)

Financial implications of the Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill: Consideration of evidence

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5.1 The Committee considered the evidence received.

Meeting: 22/02/2024 - Finance Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 3)

3 Financial Implications of the Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill: Evidence session

Sam Rowlands MS, Member in Charge

Dr Dave Harvey, Member of the Senedd Support Staff

Christian Tipples, Senedd Research Service

Michael Dauncey, Senedd Research Service

 

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Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill, as introduced

Explanatory Memorandum

FIN(6)-05-24 P1 - Letter from Sam Rowlands MS to Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee - 12 February 2024

Research Service Brief

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Minutes:

3.1 The Committee took evidence on the Financial Implications of the Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill from Sam Rowlands MS, Member in Charge; Dr Dave Harvey, Member of the Senedd Support Staff; Christian Tipples, Senedd Research Service; and Michael Dauncey, Senedd Research Service.

Meeting: 21/02/2024 - Children, Young People, and Education Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 4)

4 Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill

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Meeting: 21/02/2024 - Children, Young People, and Education Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 4)

4 Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill

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Meeting: 21/02/2024 - Children, Young People, and Education Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 4)

4 Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill

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Meeting: 21/02/2024 - Children, Young People, and Education Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 4)

4 Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill

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Meeting: 19/02/2024 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 7)

7 Correspondence from Sam Rowlands MS: Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill

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Minutes:

The Committee noted the correspondence from Sam Rowlands MS.

Meeting: 07/02/2024 - Finance Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 3)

3 Financial Implications of the Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill: Evidence session

Jeremy Miles MS, Minister for Education and Welsh Language

Emyr Harries, Deputy Director, Education Business & Governance, Welsh Government

Lloyd Hopkin, Deputy Director, Curriculum, Welsh Government.

 

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Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill, as introduced

Explanatory Memorandum

Research Service Brief

FIN(6)-04-24 - Paper 1 - Welsh Government Evidence Paper

FIN(6)-04-24 Paper 2 - Letter from Sam Rowlands MS to the Chair of the Children, Young People and Education Committee, 23 January 2024

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Minutes:

3.1 The Committee took evidence on the Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill from Jeremy Miles MS, Minster for Education and Welsh Language; Emyr Harries, Deputy Director for Education Business and Governance; and Lloyd Hopkin, Deputy Director for Curriculum.

 

3.2 The Minister for Education and Welsh Language agreed to provide a note on inspection arrangements for residential outdoor activity centres and related costs.

Meeting: 05/02/2024 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 10)

Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill: Consideration of evidence

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The Committee considered the evidence provided by the Member in charge of the Bill, Sam Rowlands MS.

Meeting: 05/02/2024 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 2)

2 Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill: Evidence Session

Sam Rowlands MS, Member in charge of the Bill

Manon Huws, Legal Services, Senedd Cymru

Jennifer Cottle, Legal Services, Senedd Cymru

Gareth Rogers, Bill Manager, Senedd Cymru

Dr Dave Harvey, Senedd Member Support Staff

 

Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill, as introduced
Explanatory Memorandum
Statement of Policy Intent

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Minutes:

The Committee received evidence from the Member in charge of the Bill, Sam Rowlands MS.

Meeting: 01/02/2024 - Children, Young People, and Education Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 5)

Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - consideration of the evidence and key issues

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5.1 The Committee considered the evidence heard in the previous session and the key issues. A draft report would be considered at a future meeting.

Meeting: 01/02/2024 - Children, Young People, and Education Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 3)

3 Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill

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Meeting: 01/02/2024 - Children, Young People, and Education Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 2)

2 Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - evidence session 9

Sam Rowlands MS, Member in Charge

Dr Dave Harvey, Member of the Senedd Support Staff

Micheal Dauncey, Senedd Researcher

Manon Huws, Legal Services, Senedd

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2.1 The Committee heard evidence from Sam Rowlands MS.

2.2 Sam Rowlands agreed to provide a note on how the Bill will provide opportunities to support young people’s mental health.  

Meeting: 24/01/2024 - Children, Young People, and Education Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 4)

4 Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - evidence session 8

Jeremy Miles MS, Minister for Education and Welsh Language

Lloyd Hopkin, Deputy Director, Curriculum, Welsh Government

Ceri Planchant, Lawyer, Welsh Government

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4.1 The Committee heard evidence from the Minister for Education and Welsh Language.

Meeting: 24/01/2024 - Children, Young People, and Education Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 7)

Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - consideration of the evidence

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7.1 The Committee considered the evidence it has heard in the previous sessions.

Meeting: 24/01/2024 - Children, Young People, and Education Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 3)

3 Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - evidence session 7

Frank Young, Director of Policy and Research, Parentkind

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3.1 The Committee heard evidence from Parentkind.

3.2 Parentkind agreed to provide a note on how in practical terms a possible opt-out option could work.

Meeting: 24/01/2024 - Children, Young People, and Education Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 2)

2 Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - evidence session 6

Cllr Ian Roberts, Education Spokesperson for the Welsh Local Government Association 

Claire Homard, Chair of the Association of Directors of Education in Wales

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2.1 The Committee heard evidence from the WLGA and ADEW.

2.1 ADEW agreed to provide more detail on a potential opt out option under section 42 of the Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act 2021.

Meeting: 22/01/2024 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 11)

Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill: Consideration of evidence

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The Committee considered the evidence provided by the Minister for Education and Welsh Language.

Meeting: 22/01/2024 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 2)

2 Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill: Evidence Session

Jeremy Miles MS, Minister for Education and Welsh Language

Ceri Planchant, Lawyer, Welsh Government

Emyr Harries, Deputy Director, Education Business & Governance, Welsh Government

 

Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill, as introduced

Explanatory Memorandum

Statement of Policy Intent

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Minutes:

The Committee received evidence from the Minister for Education and Welsh Language.

Meeting: 11/01/2024 - Children, Young People, and Education Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 5)

5 Residential Outdoor (Wales) Bill - evidence session 4

Chris Parry, President, National Secretary Wales, National Association of Head Teachers Union (NAHT) Cymru

Laura Doel, National Secretary Wales, National Association of Head Teachers Union (NAHT) Cymru

Catherine Falcus, Education and Leadership Policy Officer, Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) Cymru

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5.1 The Committee heard evidence from the Head Teaching Unions.

 

Meeting: 11/01/2024 - Children, Young People, and Education Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 6)

6 Residential Outdoor (Wales) Bill - evidence session 5

Mary van den Heuvel, Senior Policy Officer Wales, National Education Union (NEU)

Urtha Felda, Policy and Casework Official, NASUWT

Ioan Rhys Jones, General Secretary, Undeb Cenedlaethol Athrawon Cymru (UCAC)

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6.1 The Committee heard evidence from the Teaching Unions.

6.2 Mary van den Heuvel declared an interest as a committee member for Wales of the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

Meeting: 11/01/2024 - Children, Young People, and Education Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 8)

Residential Outdoor (Wales) Bill - consideration of the evidence

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8.1 The Committee considered the evidence it had heard in the previous sessions.

Meeting: 14/12/2023 - Children, Young People, and Education Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 8)

Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - consideration of the evidence

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8.1The Committee considered the evidence it had heard in the previous session.

Meeting: 06/12/2023 - Children, Young People, and Education Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 4)

4 Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - evidence session 2

Ceren Roberts, Director of Cardiff Residential Centre, Urdd Gobaith Cymru

Geraint Williams, Deputy Director of the Cardiff Residential Centre, Urdd Gobaith Cymru

Graham French, Deputy head of the School of Education, Bangor University, Chair of the North Wales region for the Association of Heads of Outdoor Education Centres and Chair of the North Wales regional committee of the Institute for Outdoor Learning

Clare Adams, Outdoor Education Adviser for Monmouthshire County Council and representing the Outdoor Education Adviser's Panel for England and Wales

Mike Rosser, Education Visits Adviser for Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham, Project Lead for Welsh Government review of Visit Leader Training within FE Colleges and representing the Outdoor Education Adviser's Panel for England and Wales

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4.1 The Committee heard evidence from representatives of the Urdd, the Outdoor Education Adviser's Panel and the Institute for Outdoor Learning.

Meeting: 06/12/2023 - Children, Young People, and Education Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 3)

3 Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - evidence session 1

Sam Rowlands MS, Member in Charge

Dr Dave Harvey, Member of the Senedd Support Staff

Micheal Dauncey, Senedd Researcher

Jen Cottle, Legal Services, Senedd

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Minutes:

3.1 The Committee heard evidence from Sam Rowlands MS.

Meeting: 06/12/2023 - Children, Young People, and Education Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 5)

5 Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill

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Meeting: 29/11/2023 - Plenary - Sixth Senedd (Item 5)

Statement by Sam Rowlands - Introduction of a Member Proposed Bill: Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill

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Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill (as introduced)

Explanatory Memorandum

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The item started at 15.11

 

Meeting: 29/11/2023 - Children, Young People, and Education Committee - Sixth Senedd (Item 1)

Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - consideration of the scope and approach

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1.1 The Committee agreed the scope and approach to scrutiny of the Bill.

 

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