1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether its consideration of a draft report on STEM in early years education should be taken in private at future meetings.

2. Disclosure (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will take evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from—
Alison Reid, Principal Solictor, Clan Childlaw;
Nicola Dickie, Chief Officer – Children and Young People, COSLA;
Andrew Alexander, Head of Policy, Law Society of Scotland;
Sheena Brennan, Information Manager (Disclosure), Police Scotland;
Cheryl Campbell, Acting Director of Regulation, Scottish Social Services Council.

3. Review of evidence (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence it heard earlier.


Proposed future business

At its next meeting, on 30 October, the Committee expects to consider a draft report on STEM in early years education and its work programme. For further information, contact the Roz Thomson Clerk to the Committee, whose details are es.committee@parliament.scot or 0131 348 5222.