1. Decisions on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 3 in private.

2. Public petitions: The Committee will consider the following petition—
PE1668 by Anne Glennie, on improving literacy standards in schools through research-informed reading instruction

3. Work programme: The Committee will consider its work programme.

4. STEM in early years education (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report.


Proposed future business

At its next meeting, on 6 November, the Committee expects to continue to take evidence on the Disclosure (Scotland)Bill. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Roz Thomson whose details are es.committee@parliament.scot or 0131 348 5222