Briarwood will be closed from 12.30pm on Friday 4th September, and will re-open as normal on Monday 7th September.  The Office of the Children's Convenor apologises for any inconvenience caused by this short closure.

Access to Briarwood is likely to be affected by upcoming road closures by Guernsey Electricity, outlined below:   On September 9, Guernsey Electricity will begin a project to upgrade the electricity infrastructure in St Martins, focusing on the junction linking…

The Convenor and Tribunal Board, the independent body that supports the Office of the Children’s Convenor and the Child Youth and Community Tribunal, is recruiting several Board Members. With two vacancies coming up for 2027, the System is looking for people who have experience in working with young people or the legislative framework that exists to support them, such as those with a background in education, health and social care or the law.

Ashley Rawles has been appointed as the Chair of the Children’s Convenor and Tribunal Board, an essential part of the Children’s Tribunal Service. The Board is an independent body that provides the Children’s Convenor and the President of the Child, Youth and Community Tribunal with strategic advice, guidance, and support to help them fulfil their statutory responsibilities. Board Members are appointed by the Committee for Health & Social Care and must bring knowledge and experience relevant to the functions of the Children’s Tribunal Service.

Government House hosted a special evening last week, Thursday 6 November, marking 15 years since the introduction of the Children’s Tribunal System and the implementation of the Children (Guernsey and Alderney) Law — a landmark piece of legislation that transformed how the Bailiwick supports and protects children and young people.

The Child, Youth, and Community Tribunal welcomes a new President and 10 Tribunal Members, reinforcing its commitment to improving the lives of children and young people across Guernsey and Alderney. Steve Melbourne MBE steps into the role of President, succeeding Ashley Rawles, who has led the Tribunal with dedication for the past six years. Steve, an Inclusion Officer for the States of Guernsey, has been a Tribunal Member since 2020 and has served as Deputy President since August 2023.