1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 3 in private. 2. Education Scotland The Committee will take evidence on Education Scotland’sresponse to the Committee's report on the Performance and Role of Key Educationand Skills Bodies from— Dr Bill Maxwell, Chief Executive, Alan Armstrong, Strategic Director, and Alastair Delaney, Chief Operating Officer, Education Scotland. 3. Work programme: The Committee will consider its work programme