Linked Groups of the
Strategic Co-ordinating Groups
(SCoGs)
COMMON REPORTING TOOL
To enable effective information-sharing between Task-and-Finish/Link Groups, SCoGs
and the Children and Young People's Framework Partnership
Reporting to which SCoG?
Meeting:
Date, venue and time of
meeting
EYDCP- Linked group to Learn and Achieve SCoG
EYDCP linked group
28th January 2009
MEMBERSHIP
Hilary Harriman – Chair
Phyllis Matthews – Vice Chair
Carys Gwyn - MYM
Debbie Williams - NCMA
Jackie Ryan - NDNA
Panna Champaneria - LEA
Linda Ellis – Job Centre Plus
Sandra Thompson - CPCKC
Maureen Williams – Church schools
Moya Williams - WPPA
Ann Joynson Evans - Yale
Mike Barclay – LEA (Play Dev
Officer)
Attendees:
Hilary Harriman (Chair)
Phyllis Matthews (Vice Chair)
Mary Hughes (invited guest – FIS)
Nerys Affleck (NCMA)
Deborah Jones (Flying Start)
Moya Williams (WPPA)
Sandra Thompson (CPCKC)
Kath Eccleston (Chirk Infants)
Mike Barclay (Play Development Officer)
Apologies:
Carys Gwyn – MYM
Debbie Williams – NCMA
Jackie Ryan – NDNA
Panna Champaneria – LEA
Linda Ellis – Job Centre Plus
Maureen Williams – Church Schools
Ann Joynson Evans – Yale
Name of provider of update
report:
Angela Coles (Senior Admin Officer – Early Education)
Organisation:
Capacity of attendance: Eg.
Kath Eccleston – LEA (Foundation
Phase Head)
Karen Southern – Glyndwr Univ.
Sue Aston - Health
Buddug Selway-Jones – LEA
(Welsh Advisory Team)
Rebecca Heyward-Jones – LEA
(FS Development Officer)
Lauren Pilling – LEA
Sue Glover – CSSIW
Paula Seamarks - CSSIW
Karen Southern – Glyndwr Univ.
Sue Aston – Health
Buddug Selway-Jones – LEA
Rebecca Heyward-Jones – LEA
Lauren Pilling – LEA
Sue Glover - CSSIW
WCBC
Minute Taker
TF Group Chair and Rep of
WCBC Department, LHB,
NEWT, Voluntary Sector etc.
Contact details:
[email protected]
BRIEF summary of main issues discussed and actions agreed:
D:\81911340.doc
Issue
Key discussion points
 Response to Play
Strategy
 As this was an extra-ordinary meeting to deal
specifically with the EYDCP response to the Play
Strategy, this was the only item on the agenda.
 MB talked through the objectives and said the
Action Plan will be changed as it occurs and so is
still in draft form. Discussion ensued regarding
who takes the lead on individual actions.
 Discussion re Flying Start ‘Let’s Play’ Pack – this
promotes play with parents and children in the
home.
 MB requested that any additions/comments to be
sent to him in writing. He sees that the major
discussion today should be on where EYDCP’s
remit fits into the Plan.
 HH commented we need to focus on Objectives
and Responsibilities.
 Discussion ensue on:
 - Vision and Scope
 - Play Policy – MB commented that a clear
definition of ‘Play’ is required across Wales.
 - MB talked through the objectives
 Developing the range of play opportunities.
Various points raised regarding this objective.
Development of School grounds, Training,
access to school grounds, the problems in
managing out of school hours use of school
grounds. Concerns raised regarding ensuring
play times were not eroded by the search for
additional teaching hours. HH suggested this
should be discussed at Primary Head’s
Federation.
 Barriers to play:
 Parents not allowing child out OR Parents
stopping play near housing.
 Should be making public space that attracts
children to be there. Should be included in new
housing developments.
 Kath Eccleston talked about ‘Visioning Events’ help for communities to create developments the
community want.
 HH suggested MB visit Gresford as an example
of Play Park next to school.
 Responses:
 Individual responses to MB – concentrating on
Area 2 of document.
 MB requested include things that are already ongoing.
 Any other queries contact MB directly.
 Date of Next
Meetings

25/2/09 – 2-4 p.m.
On-going/outstanding work projects to be noted:
D:\81911340.doc
Action/Who
resp/by when?
MB will draft
something re
EYDCP in this
section.
EYDCP
membership to
respond
individually to
MB
AC to arrange
venue
Issue
Key discussion points

Future TF/Link Group agenda items

Agenda items to propose to the SCoG for consideration

Date, location and time of next meeting:

Next meeting – 25/2/09 – 2 – 4 p.m. venue to be confirmed
D:\81911340.doc
Action/Who
resp/by when?