Minutes: 13 November 2024

1. Choice of Deputy Convener:

The Committee chose Jackie Dunbar as the Deputy Convener.

2. Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill:

The Committee heard evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from—

Andrew Bradshaw, Wider Achievement Manager (Outdoor Learning and Adventure Education), City of Edinburgh Council, also representing The Scottish Advisory Panel for Outdoor Education;

Matthew Sweeney, Policy Manager, Children and Young People, Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA);

Tara Lillis, Policy Official (Scotland), NASUWT;

and then from—

Phil Thompson, Development Manager, Ardroy Outdoor Education Centre;

Nick March, Association of Heads of Outdoor Education Centres Scotland;

Freda Fallon, Development Manager, Scotland, Outward Bound Trust;

Jamie Miller, Chief Executive, Scottish Outdoor Education Centres.

3. Review of Evidence (In Private):

The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 2.