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(09.30)

1.

Introductions, Apologies and Substitutions

Minutes:

The Chair welcomed Members.  Apologies were received from Mark Reckless, Michelle Brown substituted.

(09.30 - 10.30)

2.

Cabinet Secretary for Education - Discussion on portfolio priorities

Kirsty Williams AM - Cabinet Secretary for Education

Owen Evans - Deputy Permanent Secretary, Education and Public Services
Steve Vincent - Deputy Director, School Management and Effectiveness

Huw Morris – Group Director, SHELL

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

Under Standing Order 17.24 Llyr Gruffyd AM declared a relevant interest, he is a school governor.  Hefin David declared he is a senior lecturer at Cardiff Metropolitan University and that Coleg Cymraeg has a base at the University.

The Cabinet Secretary agreed to provide the following:

 

More detail on the independent research by Cardiff University on the Pupil Deprivation Grant.

 

When available, the evaluation of the Schools Challenge Cymru programme.

 

A note on the future of Youth Services in Wales.

(10.40 - 11.40)

3.

Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children - Discussion on portfolio priorities

Carl Sargeant AM – Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children

Albert Heaney - Director, Social Services and Integration

Jo-Anne Daniels - Director Communities and Tackling Poverty

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Cabinet Secretary agreed to provide the following:

 

An update on timescales for the publication of the 10 year early years and childcare workforce plan.

 

A note on the publication of Children’s rights impact assessments (CRIA’s). 

4.

Correspondence from the Presiding Officer to the Chair of Children, Young People and Education Committee - Your appointment as a Committee Chair

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The paper was noted.

(11.40)

5.

Motion under Standing Order 17.42(ix) to resolve to exclude the public from the meeting for the remainder of the meeting

Minutes:

The Motion was agreed.

(11.40 - 12.00)

6.

Committee Responsibilities and Fifth Assembly Issues

Minutes:

The Committee agreed to conduct an inquiry into Youth Services in Wales and also to consult with stakeholders on their priorities for the 5th Assembly.