Questions
1. Do you agree with the overall aims of the Bill? If so, do you think the Bill can meet these aims?
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Yes, I fully agree with the overall aims of the Bill.
There is no reason why the Bill should not meet its aims ( although, I suspect its position on financial implications is naive and funding will need to be considered.)
There is no reason why the Bill should not meet its aims ( although, I suspect its position on financial implications is naive and funding will need to be considered.)
2. Is changing the law the only way to do what the Bill is trying to do? Would the Bill (as it is currently written) have any unexpected or unforeseen effects?
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I believe that changing the law will be the most effective way to achieve these aims. It will offer equity to all our young people and consistency across the country enabling inter-authority transitions to be most effective for young people.
I would expect there to be financial 'fall out' at authority level. Resources are thin on the ground as it is.
I would expect there to be financial 'fall out' at authority level. Resources are thin on the ground as it is.
3. The Bill would require the Scottish Government to introduce a National Transitions (sections 1 to 6 of the Bill). Do you agree with introducing a strategy, and a Scottish minister to be in charge of it?
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Yes. This will be the most effective way of delivering equity of service.
4. The Bill places a duty on local councils to prepare and implement transition plans for each disabled child and young person within their local authority area (sections 7 to 13 of the Bill). They would also have to explain: o how plans were going to be prepared and managed. o what would happen if there was a disagreement about what was in a plan or how it was working. Do you agree with these proposals?
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Yes. Essential that there is complete trasparency among all stakeholders with the preparation and management of transitions plans.
5. What financial impact do you think the Bill may have, either on the Scottish Government, local councils, or other bodies?
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Resources to manage the establishment and maintenance of transition plans will have to be considered. This will require human resources, collaboration and administration. Consideration as to financial costs of providing direct, practical support for young people as they move into new learning, working and living environments and in establishing the links with the essential agencies and umbrella bodies.
6. Is there anything else you’d like the Committee to know about the Bill? Do you have any comments on how the Bill will affect (for better or worse) the rights and quality of life of the people covered by the Bill?
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If it's appropriately resourced this bill could transform the transition process for our young people and their families who have had a very varied experience to date.