Education, Children and Young People Committee
Minutes: 24 May 2023
Wednesday, 24 May 2023
16th Meeting, 2023
Minutes
1. International Learning Exchange Programmes
The Committee took evidence from—
Susana Galván, Executive Director and Elid Morris, Head of Operations, Taith;
Liz Green, Workforce and Practice Manager, YouthLink Scotland.
2. Evidence Session (In Private):
The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 1.
The Committee agreed to write to the Minister for Higher and Further Education; and Minister for Veterans and to invite him to give evidence at a future meeting. The Committee agreed to delegate responsibility to the Convener and Deputy Convener for final approval of the letter.
3. Annual report (In Private):
The Committee considered and agreed its annual report for 2022/2023, with amendments.
The Committee agreed to delegate responsibility to the Convener and Deputy Convener for final approval of the report.
4. Work programme (In Private):
The Committee considered its work programme.
The Committee agreed to write to the Minister for Higher and Further Education; and Minister for Veterans to seek more information in respect of SSI 2023/142 The Education (Fees and Student Support) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2023.
The Committee agreed to delegate responsibility to the Convener and Deputy Convener for final approval of the letter