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Transcript: Transcript for 26/10/2022 - Children, Young People and Education Committee

Items
Expected timing No. Item

(09.15)

1.

Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest

Minutes:

1.1 The Chair welcomed Members to the meeting of the Children, Young People and Education Committee.

1.2 Apologies had been received from Ken Skates MS, there was no substitute.

1.3 Under Standing Order 17.24A Sioned Williams MS declared her husband was employed by Swansea University and was a Member of UCU

(09.15 - 10.15)

2.

Mental Health support in Higher Education - evidence session 6

Ben Lewis, Director of Student Life, Cardiff University, representing AMOSSHE

Kirsty Palmer, Director of Student Services, Cardiff Metropolitan University

Sharon Jones, Director of Student Services, The University of South Wales

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

2.1 The Committee heard evidence from AMOSSHE

(10.25 - 11.25)

3.

Mental Health support in Higher Education - evidence session 7

Lynne Hackett, Lead officer for higher education, UNISON Wales

Jamie Insole, Policy Official, University and College Union (UCU)

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

3.1 The Committee heard evidence from UCU and UNISON.

3.2 UCU agreed to provide information on the role of personal tutors and whether there any training needs for tutors and other support staff that would help them deal appropriately with students who are struggling with their mental health.

(11.30 - 12.30)

4.

Mental Health support in Higher Education - evidence session 8

David Blaney, Chief Executive, Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW)

Harriet Barnes, Director of Policy and Funding, Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW)

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

4.1 The Committee heard evidence from HEFCW.

(12.30)

5.

Papers to note

Minutes:

5.1 The papers were noted.

5.1

Information from Stakeholder

Supporting documents:

5.2

Information from Stakeholders

Supporting documents:

5.3

Legislation Consent: Energy Prices Bill

Supporting documents:

6.

Motion under Standing Order 17.42 to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting and for item 1 at the meeting on 17 November

Minutes:

6.1 The motion was agreed.

(12.30- 12.35)

7.

Mental health support in Higher Education - Consideration of the evidence

Minutes:

7.1 The Committee considered the evidence it had heard during the previous sessions.