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Chamber and committees

Education, Children and Young People Committee


Agenda: 29 October 2025

Wednesday, 29 October 2025

30th Meeting, 2025

Start time: 08:30am
Location: TG.40-CR1 The Burns Room
Agenda items:

  1. Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill
  2. University of Dundee
  3. Evidence Session (in private)

Agenda published: Thursday, 30 October 2025 09:36am

Full agenda and available meeting papers


1. Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill

The Committee will take evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from—

  • Jenny Gilruth
    Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills
    Scottish Government
  • Alison Taylor
    Interim Director for Learning
    Scottish Government
  • Stella Smith
    Head of Supporting Learners Policy Unit
    Scottish Government
  • Robert Eckhart
    Supporting Learners Policy Team Leader
    Scottish Government
  • Nico McKenzie-Juetten
    Head of School Education Branch
    Scottish Government Legal Directorate

Papers for this item:

1 private paper will be discussed during this agenda item


2. University of Dundee

The Committee will take evidence from—

  • Professor Nigel Seaton
    Interim Principal and Vice-Chancellor
    University of Dundee
  • Lee Hamill
    Interim Finance Director
    University of Dundee

Papers for this item:


3. Evidence Session (in private)

The Committee will consider the evidence it heard earlier under agenda items 1 and 2.