Equalities and Human Rights Committee

1. Bullying and harassment of children and young people in schools: The Committee will take evidence from— Carol Young, Senior Policy Officer, Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights; Iain Smith, Policy and Engagement Team Manager, Inclusion Scotland; Cara Spence, Senior Programmes and Influencing Manager, LGBT Youth Scotland; Joanna Barrett, Policy and Public Affairs Manager, NSPCC Scotland/Childline Scotland; Kathryn Dawson, Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator, Rape Crisis Scotland; Brian Donnelly, Chief Executive, Respect Me; Jordan Daly, Co-founder, T.I.E. - Time for Inclusive Education; and then from— Dr Kay Tisdall, Professor of Childhood Policy and Co-Director, Centre for Research on Families and Relationships, University of Edinburgh; Bill Ramsay, Convener of the Equality Committee, The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS); Dr Rowena Arshad, Head, Moray House School of Education, University of Edinburgh; Dr Gillean McCluskey, Scottish Council of Deans of Education. 2. Bullying and harassment of children and young people in schools (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence received.