Education, Children and Young People Committee
Minutes: 23 February 2022
Wednesday, 23 February 2022
6th Meeting, 2022
Minutes
1. Declaration of interests:
Natalie Don was invited to declare any relevant interests.
2. Scottish Attainment Challenge Inquiry:
The Committee heard evidence from—
Jim Wallace, Director of Children and Families, Aberlour Child Care Trust;
Maureen McAteer, Assistant Director, Barnardo's Scotland;
Sara Spencer, Cost of the School Day Project Manager, Child Poverty Action Group in Scotland;
Louise Goodlad, Senior Head of Partnerships – Scotland, The Prince's Trust Scotland.
3. Evidence Session (In Private):
The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 2.
4. Work programme (In Private):
The Committee considered its work programme.