1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take item 4 in private.

2. Alternative Certification Model:

The Committee heard evidence from—

Tony McDaid, Executive Director of Education Resources, South Lanarkshire Council representing the Association of Directors of Education in Scotland (ADES); and Audrey May, Head of Service,  Children and Families, Dundee City Council representing the Association of Directors of Education in Scotland (ADES);

and then from—

Larry Flanagan, General Secretary, Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS);

Seamus Searson, General Secretary, Scottish Secondary Teachers Association (SSTA);

Tara Lillis, National Official (Scotland), NASUWT.

Michael Marra MSP declared he is a Councillor for Dundee City Council.

Stephanie Callaghan MSP declared that she is a Councillor for South Lanarkshire.

Kaukab Stewart MSP declared that she was a previous member of the EIS, an associate member of NASUWT and a member of the General Teaching Council Scotland (GTCS).

Bob Doris MSP declared that he was a former Secondary teacher and a former member of the EIS.

3. Evidence Session (In Private)

The Committee decided to consider the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 2 at its meeting on the 29th September.

4. Work programme (in private):

The Committee agreed its work programme.