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Education, Children and Young People Committee
Meeting date: 28 June 2023
Stephanie Callaghan
That is great—that is really clear. Is there data on, for example, how many children are on part-time timetables and not attending full-time classes, and on how much time they are spending out of the classroom in nurture rooms or wellbeing rooms?
Education, Children and Young People Committee
Meeting date: 28 June 2023
Stephanie Callaghan
I have a question on which I am looking for a quick yes or no answer. Have sensory issues been left aside and should there be more focus on them?
Education, Children and Young People Committee
Meeting date: 28 June 2023
Stephanie Callaghan
Scott Mulholland, do you want to add to that?
Education, Children and Young People Committee
Meeting date: 28 June 2023
Stephanie Callaghan
It is really important to gather that rich data about experiences. Are parents and carers involved in that working group?
Education, Children and Young People Committee
Meeting date: 28 June 2023
Stephanie Callaghan
That is really good.
Education, Children and Young People Committee
Meeting date: 28 June 2023
Stephanie Callaghan
That would be really helpful, thank you.
It is good to hear from Fran Foreman about what happened recently. The Morgan report and the national discussion will not tick all the boxes and solve everything for ever. Is there still more to do as far as parents, children and young people influencing policy design and delivery is concerned? Do we still need to focus on that? Is there anything specific that you would like to tell us about that?
Education, Children and Young People Committee
Meeting date: 28 June 2023
Stephanie Callaghan
There is no separate information on that.
Education, Children and Young People Committee
Meeting date: 28 June 2023
Stephanie Callaghan
No, not on this subject.
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
Meeting date: 27 June 2023
Stephanie Callaghan
I am also really interested in how a focus on tackling inequalities in a shift to primary and secondary preventative care can ensure the financial sustainability of our NHS in the long term.
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
Meeting date: 27 June 2023
Stephanie Callaghan
Just a very short final question—