Meetings

P-06-1161 Routine collection and publication of data of how many babies/children return to their care experienced parents care at the end of a Parent and Child Placement

This page gives details of any meetings held which will, or did, discuss the matter, and includes links to the relevant Papers, Agendas and Minutes.

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Meeting: 03/07/2023 - Petitions Committee (Item 4)

4 P-06-1161 Routine collection and publication of data of how many babies/children return to their care experienced parents care at the end of a Parent and Child Placement

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Minutes:

The Committee considered the petition and noted that a joint debate will take place in plenary on 12 July on the reports by the Petitions Committee, and the Children, Young People and Education Committee.

 

The Chair thanked everyone involved and noted that a wide range of stakeholders who gave evidence for both inquiries have been invited to the Senedd to watch the debate.


Meeting: 15/05/2023 - Petitions Committee (Item 6)

6 Paper to note - P-06-1161 Routine collection and publication of data of how many babies/children return to their care experienced parents care at the end of a Parent and Child Placement

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Meeting: 06/02/2023 - Petitions Committee (Item 6)

6 Draft report - P-06-1161 Routine collection and publication of data of how many babies/children return to their care experienced parents care at the end of a Parent and Child Placement

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Minutes:

The draft report was agreed.


Meeting: 21/09/2022 - Health and Social Care Committee (Item 6)

6 Letter from the Petitions Committee to the Deputy Minister for Social Services regarding P-06-1161

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Minutes:

 

6.1  The Committee noted the letter.


Meeting: 14/07/2022 - Children, Young People and Education Committee (Item 3)

3 P-06-1161 Routine collection and publication of data of how many babies/children return to their care experienced parents care at the end of a Parent and Child Placement

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Meeting: 13/06/2022 - Petitions Committee (Item 8)

Discussion of evidence - P-06-1161 Routine collection and publication of data of how many babies/children return to their care experienced parents care at the end of a Parent and Child Placement

Minutes:

The Committee discussed the evidence heard and welcomed the Minister’s commitment to the lived experience of people in care. They agreed that outputs from the inquiry must be produced in ways that are accessible to young people.

 


Meeting: 13/06/2022 - Petitions Committee (Item 2)

2 Evidence session - P-06-1161 Routine collection and publication of data of how many babies/children return to their care experienced parents care at the end of a Parent and Child Placement

 

Julie Morgan MS, Deputy Minister for Social Services

 

Alistair Davey - Deputy Director, Enabling People, Welsh Government

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Minutes:

The Committee heard evidence from Julie Morgan, MS and Deputy Minister for Social Services and Allister Davey, Deputy Director, Enabling People in the Welsh Government.

 


Meeting: 09/05/2022 - Petitions Committee (Item 3)

3 P-06-1161 Routine collection and publication of data of how many babies/children return to their care experienced parents care at the end of a Parent and Child Placement

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Minutes:

Steven Williams, Citizen Engagement Manager, gave an overview of a recent engagement with care experienced parents across Wales, sharing some of the key themes which were highlighted. He thanked all 24 individuals who contributed and shared their often-difficult experiences. Jack Sargeant MS and Chair of the Petitions Committee and Committee Member Buffy Williams MS shared their humbling experience of listening to care experienced parents being supported by Voices from Care and thanked them for their time and for sharing their experiences.

 

The Committee has invited the Deputy Minister for Social Services to attend a future meeting.

 


Meeting: 25/04/2022 - Petitions Committee (Item 3)

Evidence session - P-06-1161 Routine collection and publication of data of how many babies/children return to their care experienced parents care at the end of a Parent and Child Placement

Deborah Jones, Voices from Care Cymru

 

Francesca Pritchard, Voices from Care Cymru      

 

Minutes:

The Committee heard evidence from Deborah Jones, Chief Executive of Voices from Care Cymru & Francesca Pritchard, Well-being Manager for Voices from Care Cymru.


Meeting: 25/04/2022 - Petitions Committee (Item 2)

Evidence session - P-06-1161 Routine collection and publication of data of how many babies/children return to their care experienced parents care at the end of a Parent and Child Placement

Sally Jenkins, Newport City Council

 

Annabel Lloyd, Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC

 

Julie Davies, City and County of Swansea

 

 

Minutes:

The Committee heard evidence from Sally Jenkins, Director of Social Services for Newport City Council, Annabel Lloyd, Director of Children’s Services at Rhondda Cynon Taf Council & Julie Davies, Head of Children and Family Service at Swansea Council.


Meeting: 25/04/2022 - Petitions Committee (Item 7)

Discussion of evidence - P-06-1161 Routine collection and publication of data of how many babies/children return to their care experienced parents care at the end of a Parent and Child Placement

Minutes:

The Committee discussed the evidence heard and agreed that it would invite the Deputy Minister for Social Services to Committee and take further evidence.


Meeting: 21/03/2022 - Petitions Committee (Item 3)

Evidence Session - P-06-1161 Routine collection and publication of data of how many babies/children return to their care experienced parents care at the end of a Parent and Child Placement

Mark Carter - Barnardo’s Cymru South East Wales

 

Liz Baker  - Barnardo’s Cymru Cardiff and Vale

 

Sharon Lovell - NYAS

 

Daljit Kaur Morris -  NYAS

Minutes:

The Committee heard evidence from Mark Carter, Barnardo’s Cymru South East Wales, Liz Baker, Barnardo’s Cymru Cardiff and Vale, Sharon Lovell, National Youth Advocacy Service and Daljit Kaur Morris, National Youth Advocacy Service.


Meeting: 21/03/2022 - Petitions Committee (Item 2)

2 Evidence Session - P-06-1161 Routine collection and publication of data of how many babies/children return to their care experienced parents care at the end of a Parent and Child Placement

Dr Louise Roberts, CASCADE

 

Jennifer Molloy, care experienced parent

 

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Minutes:

The Committee heard evidence from Dr Louise Roberts, from the Children’s Social Care Research and Development Centre and Jennifer Molloy, who is a care experienced parent.


Meeting: 21/03/2022 - Petitions Committee (Item 7)

Discussion of Evidence - P-06-1161 Routine collection and publication of data of how many babies/children return to their care experienced parents care at the end of a Parent and Child Placement

Minutes:

The Committee discussed the evidence heard and will be taking further evidence from local authorities, Voices from Care Cymru and care experienced parents.

 


Meeting: 15/11/2021 - Petitions Committee (Item 4)

4 P-06-1161 Routine collection and publication of data of how many babies/children return to their care experienced parents care at the end of a Parent and Child Placement

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Minutes:

The Committee accepted the recommended approach in the scoping paper and agreed to take direct evidence from care-experienced parents, local authorities, CAFCASS and third sector organisations who support the young people and invite academics from the Children’s Social Care Research and Development Centre at Cardiff University to present their research findings in this area.


Meeting: 04/10/2021 - Petitions Committee (Item 3)

3 P-06-1161 Routine collection and publication of data of how many babies/children return to their care experienced parents care at the end of a Parent and Child Placement

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Minutes:

The Committee agreed to request a scoping paper from the research service on this issue, before deciding what actions could be taken on this petition.


Meeting: 16/07/2021 - Petitions Committee (Item 3)

3 P-06-1161 Routine collection and publication of data of how many babies/children return to their care experienced parents care at the end of a Parent and Child Placement

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Minutes:

The Committee considered the petition for the first time and agreed to could write to the Children’s Commissioner to seek her response to the petition.