Future business

The Committee considers its work programme regularly so as to maintain a rolling programme of business. Alongside referred work such as legislation and petitions, the Committee’s main business over coming months is set out below.

Please note that this is subject to change.
• Wednesday 1st March: Evidence session on the Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill.
• Wednesday 8th March: Subordinate Legislation then Consideration of a draft Colleges Inquiry report (In Private)
• Wednesday15th March: Consideration of a draft Colleges Inquiry report (In Private) and the Committees Work Programme (In Private)
• Wednesday 22nd March: Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill evidence session
• Wednesday 29th March: Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill evidence session and Subordinate Legislation
• 1st to 16th April Easter Recess

To achieve the best possible experiences and outcomes for children, young people, lifelong learners and service deliverers the Committee will:

• Work in a collegiate and inclusive manner that seeks to maximise consensus.
• Scrutinise the Scottish Government and other public bodies.
• Listen to a diverse range of people and a wide range of perspectives.
• Identify opportunities for children and young people to achieve their potential and celebrate success.
• Integrate the perspectives of children and young people into our work; and
• Make recommendations that are intended to improve outcomes and experiences for children and young people.

This statement covers the period 2022-23.

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To consider and report on matters falling within the responsibility of the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills and matters relating to the Historical Abuse Inquiry, redress and languages falling within the responsibility of the Deputy First Minister.