Education and Skills Committee

1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 4 in private. 2. Overview of Curriculum for Excellence: The Committee will take evidence from— Keir Bloomer, Convener of the Education Committee, Royal Society of Edinburgh; Dr Janet Brown, Chief Executive, Scottish Qualifications Authority; Ann Grant, Headteacher, Shawlands Academy; Susan Quinn, Education Committee Convener, Educational Institute of Scotland. 3. Review of Evidence (in private): The Committee will discuss the evidence heard earlier in the meeting. 4. Higher Education and Research Bill (UK Parliament legislation): The Committee will consider the legislative consent memorandum lodged by John Swinney, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills (LCM(S5)4).