Minutes: 29 October 2025

1. Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill:

The Committee heard evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from—

Jenny Gilruth, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, supported by Alison Taylor, Interim Director for Learning, Stella Smith, Head of Supporting Learners Policy Unit and Robert Eckhart, Supporting Learners Policy Team Leader, Scottish Government;

Nico McKenzie-Juetten, Head of School Education Branch, Scottish Government Legal Directorate.

2. University of Dundee:

The Committee heard evidence from—

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

Maggie Chapman MSP, declared an interest as Rector of the University of Dundee.

3. Evidence Session (In Private):

The Committee agreed to consider the evidence it heard earlier under agenda items 1 and 2 at a later meeting.