Education, Children and Young People Committee
Meeting Minutes
9th Meeting, 2021
- Date: Wednesday, November 17, 2021
- Session: 6
- Location: TG.40-CR1 The Burns Room
- Meeting opened at: 09:30
- Meeting closed at: 12:38
- Published: Thursday, November 18, 2021 10:39am
1 Declaration of interests
Meghan Gallagher was invited to declare any relevant interests.
Meghan Gallagher declared that she is a Councillor in North Lanarkshire Council.
2 Impact of Covid 19 on Children and Young people with additional support needs and care experienced young people:
The Committee heard evidence from—
Bruce Adamson, Children and Young People’s Commissioner;
Stephen McGhee, Managing Director, Spark of Genius, and representing the Scottish Coalition Services Coalition (SCSC);
Linda O'Neill, Education Lead, Centre for Excellence for Children's Care and Protection (CELCIS);
and then from—
Laurie Black, Convener of the ASN Committee, Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS);
Ramon Hutchingson, Co-ordinator, Autism Resources Co-ordination Hub (ARCH) - South Lanarkshire;
Sally Cavers, Head of Inclusion, Children In Scotland.
Stephanie Callaghan declared that she is a Councillor with South Lanarkshire Council.
3 Evidence Session(In Private)
The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 1.