Please be advised that essential trial trench investigation works will be taking place on La Grande Rue, impacting travel to the Office of the Children's Convenor at Briarwood. These works, being undertaken by Geomarine, are scheduled to commence on Tuesday 27 May and are expected to be completed by Friday 30 May.

The States of Guernsey and the Islands Safeguarding Children Partnership are once again hosting the Level 3 Safeguarding Children & Young People, with a half day course on The Role of the Children's Convenor and Child Youth and Community Tribunal in 2025. This course provides an understanding of the role of the Children’s Convenor and Child, Youth and Community Tribunal so that delegates will be better equipped to decide whether or not to refer a child to the Children’s Convenor and to explain to children and families involved in Tribunal proceedings what is happening and what to expect.

The Child, Youth and Community Tribunal (the CYCT) is looking to recruit new volunteers as part of its latest Tribunal Member recruitment drive, as it continues to make a difference to the lives of children in the Bailiwick. Part of the Children’s Tribunal System, the Tribunal offers children and young people in need of guidance or support the opportunity to have their situation heard and have their say outside of a court environment.

Local community stalwart Jon Beausire has been appointed as the Chair of The Children’s Convenor and Tribunal Board. Guernsey born and bred, Jon has a wealth of experience within the area of children’s welfare, having trained as one of the original Tribunal Members following the inception of the 2008 Children Law. During his time, he participated in and chaired many Hearings, gathering a direct understanding of the issues faced by the islands’ young people and their families.

The Convenor and Tribunal Board, part of the Children’s Tribunal System, has appointed three new members to its Board. Juliet Bousfield, Charlie Cox and Alison Rimington have all joined the Board which has oversight of the delivery of the strategic objectives for the Children’s Tribunal System. The Board is an independent body that provides the Children’s Convenor and President of the Child, Youth and Community Tribunal (the CYCT) with advice, guidance and support as and when required, to help them carry out their statutory functions, as well as securing the resources required.

Following the successful secondment of a Children’s Reporter from the Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration last year, we have continued to develop our strong links with Scotland and will be offering another secondment opportunity this summer. Liz Ann Miller took up the role last year, bringing her knowledge and skills to the Bailiwick to support the team. She reflects on her experiences of the island ahead of this year’s appointment.