1. Subordinate legislation:

The Committee consider the following negative instrument— Education (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Coronavirus) (Scotland) (No. 2) Regulations 2021

The Committee made no comment on the instrument.

2. Covid 19 and Schools - January 2022:

The Committee heard evidence from—

Douglas Hutchison, President of the Association of Directors of Education (ADES) and Executive Director of Education, Glasgow City Council;

Greg Dempster, General Secretary, Association of Headteachers and Deputes in Scotland (AHDS);

Simon Cameron, Chief Officer, Employers Team, Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA);

Margaret Wilson, Chair, National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS).

Bob Doris declared that he is still a member of the EIS.

3. Impact of Covid 19 on Children and Young People(In Private):

The Committee considered a draft report.