Minutes: 30 October 2024

1. Declaration of interests:

Douglas Ross and Miles Briggs were invited to declare any relevant interests.

Both Douglas Ross and Miles Briggs declared they had no relevant interests.

2. Choice of Convener:

The Committee chose Douglas Ross as the Convener.

3. Reform of the Senior Phase:

The Committee heard evidence from—

Professor Louise Hayward, Professor of Education Assessment and Innovation, University of Glasgow;

Peter Bain, Executive Head Teacher and President, School Leaders Scotland (SLS);

Shona Barrie, Director of Admissions and Access, University of Stirling;

Dr Douglas Hutchison, Executive Director of Education, Glasgow City Council.

4. Evidence Session (In Private):

The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 3.