Hampshire County Council
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Meeting
Education Advisory Panel - Hampshire
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Wednesday, 18th June 2025
10:00 AM
Wednesday, 18th June 2025
10:00 AM
End:
Wednesday, 18th June 2025
2:00 PM
Wednesday, 18th June 2025
2:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
18 Jun 2025
18 Jun 2025
Location:
Mitchell Room, EII Court, The Castle, Winchester
Mitchell Room, EII Court, The Castle, Winchester
Meeting Attendees
Co-opted Member
Catherine Hobbs
Catholic Church
Absent
Co-opted Member
Georgina Mulhall
Hampshire Teacher's Liaison Panel
Present, as expected
Co-opted Member
Hampshire Primary Schools
Amanda Mullett
Hampshire Primary Schools
Apologies
Co-opted Member
Chris Anders
Hampshire Secondary Schools
Present, as expected
Co-opted Member
Justin Innes
Hampshire Special Schools
Apologies
Independent Group Deputy
Vice Chairman of the Council
Co-opted Member
Jeff Williams
Church of England
Absent
Co-opted Member
Hampshire Teacher's Liason Panel - Vacancy
Hampshire Teacher's Liason Panel
Not required
Agenda
1
Apologies for Absence
To receive any apologies for absence received.
Minutes
Apologies were received from Justin Inness and Amanda Mullett.
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 13032025 1430 Education Advisory Panel 10 Jun 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
Prevent
To receive a presentation on the national Prevent counter terrorism programme and how this relates to Hampshire and Hampshire schools.
Attachments:
- Document 2025-06-18 EAP - Prevent presentation June 2025 10 Jun 2025
Minutes
The Panel received a presentation on the national Prevent programme which formed part of the Governments anti-terrorism strategy and reviewed how this related to safeguarding children and young people.
In response to Members’ questions, it was noted that:
· A multi-agency approach was being led by Children’s Services to support Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASCs). UASC presentations from the 2024 Virtual School sessions were available should Members wish to review them.
· Children with no ideology could present in schools as lacking a sense of identity or belonging, feeling disconnected, spending a lot of time online and lacking a sense of place or purpose. These young people could be referred to as Mixed, Unclear, Uncertain or Confused (MUUC).
· Training was available for schools regarding holding conversations with young people with neurodiversity who could have increased vulnerability.
· It was essential that staff in schools and educational settings felt confident in having open, meaningful conversations with children and asking questions with sensitivity to each child’s unique circumstances. Equally important was the need to triangulate information between school and home, ensuring that all parties were engaged and aware of any signs or changes in a young person’s behaviour.
RESOLVED:
That the Education Advisory Panel notes the presentation.
In response to Members’ questions, it was noted that:
· A multi-agency approach was being led by Children’s Services to support Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASCs). UASC presentations from the 2024 Virtual School sessions were available should Members wish to review them.
· Children with no ideology could present in schools as lacking a sense of identity or belonging, feeling disconnected, spending a lot of time online and lacking a sense of place or purpose. These young people could be referred to as Mixed, Unclear, Uncertain or Confused (MUUC).
· Training was available for schools regarding holding conversations with young people with neurodiversity who could have increased vulnerability.
· It was essential that staff in schools and educational settings felt confident in having open, meaningful conversations with children and asking questions with sensitivity to each child’s unique circumstances. Equally important was the need to triangulate information between school and home, ensuring that all parties were engaged and aware of any signs or changes in a young person’s behaviour.
RESOLVED:
That the Education Advisory Panel notes the presentation.
7
Guidance to support schools in managing lockdown procedures
To receive a presentation regarding the management of lockdown scenarios in educational settings.
Attachments:
- Document 2025-06-18 - EAP - Guidance to support schools in managing lockdown procedures 10 Jun 2025
Minutes
The Panel received a presentation setting out lockdown procedures within Hampshire schools.
In response to Members’ questions, it was noted that:
· Reliable and timely communication channels were crucial during unexpected situations to ensure accurate messaging and to prevent the spread of misinformation. While schools should have established communication protocols in place, Members acknowledged the challenge of controlling the narrative on social media, where incorrect information could quickly circulate and be difficult to contain.
· All settings, including nurseries and pre-schools were required to have lockdown procedures in place.
RESOLVED:
That the Education Advisory Panel note the presentation.
In response to Members’ questions, it was noted that:
· Reliable and timely communication channels were crucial during unexpected situations to ensure accurate messaging and to prevent the spread of misinformation. While schools should have established communication protocols in place, Members acknowledged the challenge of controlling the narrative on social media, where incorrect information could quickly circulate and be difficult to contain.
· All settings, including nurseries and pre-schools were required to have lockdown procedures in place.
RESOLVED:
That the Education Advisory Panel note the presentation.
8
Post-16 Participation in Education, Employment and Training
To receive a presentation regarding Post-16 education, employment and training for young people in Hampshire.
Attachments:
- Document 2025-06-18 EAP -Post 16 Participation in Education, Employment and Training 10 Jun 2025
Minutes
The Panel received a presentation regarding Post 16 participation in education, training and employment.
In response to Members’ questions, it was confirmed that officers were actively working to expand supported internships and work placements in collaboration with a range of organisations. Funding had been secured to support this initiative and to engage potential future employers. Members expressed interest in receiving further details so they could share the information with Local Enterprise Forums.
RESOLVED:
That the Education Advisory Panel notes the presentation.
In response to Members’ questions, it was confirmed that officers were actively working to expand supported internships and work placements in collaboration with a range of organisations. Funding had been secured to support this initiative and to engage potential future employers. Members expressed interest in receiving further details so they could share the information with Local Enterprise Forums.
RESOLVED:
That the Education Advisory Panel notes the presentation.
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