Hampshire County Council
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Meeting
Education Advisory Panel - Hampshire
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Thursday, 13th March 2025
2:30 PM
Thursday, 13th March 2025
2:30 PM
End:
Thursday, 13th March 2025
6:30 PM
Thursday, 13th March 2025
6:30 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
13 Mar 2025
13 Mar 2025
Location:
Mitchell Room, EII Court, The Castle, Winchester
Mitchell Room, EII Court, The Castle, Winchester
Meeting Attendees
Co-opted Member
Justin Innes
Hampshire Special Schools
Apologies
Co-opted Member
Catherine Hobbs
Catholic Church
Absent
Co-opted Member
Jeff Williams
Church of England
Apologies
Co-opted Member
Julie Kelly
Hampshire Teacher's Liaison Panel
Absent
Liberal Democrats Deputy
Co-opted Member
Chris Anders
Hampshire Secondary Schools
Present, as expected
Co-opted Member
Hampshire Primary Schools
Amanda Mullett
Hampshire Primary Schools
Present, as expected
Co-opted Member
Georgina Mulhall
Hampshire Teacher's Liaison Panel
Absent
Agenda
1
Apologies for Absence
To receive any apologies for absence received.
Minutes
Apologies had been received from Councillors Meenaghan, Henderson, North, James and Porter and from co-opted members Jeff Williams and Justin Innes.
Councillors Carpenter and Wade were attending as deputies.
Councillors Carpenter and Wade were attending as deputies.
2
Declarations of Interest
All Members who believe they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting must declare that interest and, having regard to Part 3 Paragraph 1.5 of the County Council's Members’ Code of Conduct, leave the meeting while the matter is discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with Paragraph 1.6 of the Code. Furthermore all Members with a Personal Interest in a matter being considered at the meeting should consider, having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 4 of the Code, whether such interest should be declared, and having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 5 of the Code, consider whether it is appropriate to leave the meeting while the matter is discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with the Code.
Minutes
Members were mindful that where they believed they had a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in any matter considered at the meeting they must declare that interest at the time of the relevant debate and, having regard to the circumstances described in Part 3, Paragraph 1.5 of the County Council's Members' Code of Conduct, leave the meeting while the matter was discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with Paragraph 1.6 of the Code. Furthermore Members were mindful that where they believed they had a Personal interest in a matter being considered at the meeting they considered whether such interest should be declared, and having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 5 of the Code, considered whether it was appropriate to leave the meeting whilst the matter was discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with the Code.
No declarations were made.
No declarations were made.
3
Minutes of Previous Meeting
To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting.
Attachments:
- Document Printed minutes 27112024 1100 Education Advisory Panel 05 Mar 2025
Minutes
The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and agreed.
4
Deputations
To receive any deputations.
Minutes
No deputations were received.
5
Chairman's Announcements
To receive any announcements the Chairman may wish to make.
Minutes
The Chairman made no announcements.
6
Deployment of Learning Support Assistants
To receive an overview of the role of Learning Support Assistants.
Attachments:
- Document 2025-03-13 - EAP - Deployment of LSA's all phases 05 Mar 2025
Minutes
The Panel received an update regarding the deployment of learning support assistants (LSA’s) in Hampshire education settings.
Members received presentations from three Headteachers working in Primary, Secondary and Special schools who explained the important role that LSA’s played in their settings.
In response to Members’ questions, it was confirmed that:
· Ensuring subject knowledge and Continuing Professional Development opportunities for LSA’s was vital in their feeling valued and making a difference. Members were pleased to hear that many LSA’s undertake apprenticeships whilst in post.
· Recruitment was often challenging and ensuring high calibre of LSA’s was very important. A performance management framework was in place where necessary.
· LSA’s were heavily involved in SEND interventions and processes.
RESOLVED:
That the Education Advisory Panel notes the presentation.
Members received presentations from three Headteachers working in Primary, Secondary and Special schools who explained the important role that LSA’s played in their settings.
In response to Members’ questions, it was confirmed that:
· Ensuring subject knowledge and Continuing Professional Development opportunities for LSA’s was vital in their feeling valued and making a difference. Members were pleased to hear that many LSA’s undertake apprenticeships whilst in post.
· Recruitment was often challenging and ensuring high calibre of LSA’s was very important. A performance management framework was in place where necessary.
· LSA’s were heavily involved in SEND interventions and processes.
RESOLVED:
That the Education Advisory Panel notes the presentation.
7
Ordinarily Available Provision
To receive an overview of provision made available in every part of an educational establishment for every individual.
Attachments:
- Document 2025-03-13 - EAP - Ordinarily Available Provision - Laura Hamson 05 Mar 2025
Minutes
The Panel received an update on Ordinarily Available Provision (OAP).
OAP was defined as provision made available in every part of an educational
establishment for every person, every day and was the underpinning principle that enables an inclusive learning environment to be established, so that every member can succeed. Members noted that OAP was a general term that was being used as part of a national approach to the concept.
The Panel heard that redeveloped Hampshire guidance would act as a toolkit for meeting children’s individual needs and that the implementation of the toolkit would be different for different schools.
RESOLVED:
That the Education Advisory Panel note the presentation.
OAP was defined as provision made available in every part of an educational
establishment for every person, every day and was the underpinning principle that enables an inclusive learning environment to be established, so that every member can succeed. Members noted that OAP was a general term that was being used as part of a national approach to the concept.
The Panel heard that redeveloped Hampshire guidance would act as a toolkit for meeting children’s individual needs and that the implementation of the toolkit would be different for different schools.
RESOLVED:
That the Education Advisory Panel note the presentation.
8
Mental Health and Wellbeing in our Schools
To receive an overview of mental health and wellbeing for children and young people in Hampshire schools.
Attachments:
- Document 2025-03-13 - EAP - Mental Health and Wellbeing in our schools 05 Mar 2025
Minutes
The Panel received a presentation on Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools.
Members noted the frameworks and guidance in place related to mental health and received an overview of research studies into children’s wellbeing. The Panel noted the range of services provided by the County Council and local partners to support young people, families and school settings and plans to establish a countywide multidisciplinary team with a focus on children with neurodivergent needs.
Members discussed the influence of social media upon children’s mental health and the importance of language and communication pathways to engage with families appropriately.
RESOLVED:
That the Education Advisory Panel note the presentation.
Members noted the frameworks and guidance in place related to mental health and received an overview of research studies into children’s wellbeing. The Panel noted the range of services provided by the County Council and local partners to support young people, families and school settings and plans to establish a countywide multidisciplinary team with a focus on children with neurodivergent needs.
Members discussed the influence of social media upon children’s mental health and the importance of language and communication pathways to engage with families appropriately.
RESOLVED:
That the Education Advisory Panel note the presentation.
9
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