Education, Children and Young People Committee
10th Meeting, 2026
The Committee considered and agreed a proposal by the Scottish Government to consent to the UK Government legislating in a devolved area as set out in the following UK statutory instrument proposal—
The Erasmus+ Programme (Data Processing) Regulations 2026.
The Committee heard evidence from—
David Macluskey, Strategic Lead and Chief Education Officer at Perth and Kinross Council, Association of Directors of Education in Scotland (ADES);
Andy Harvey, National Officer, Education, EIS;
Ollie Bray, Strategic Director, Education Scotland;
Dr Keir Bloomer, Chair, Commission on School Reform;
and then from—
Donna Stewart, Chief Examiner and Sarah Brown, Senior Advisor, Qualifications Scotland;
Kirsty Ayed, President, School Leaders Scotland;
Professor Louise Hayward, Professor of Education Assessment and Innovation, University of Glasgow.
Paul McLennan indicated an interest as a previous member of the Commission on School Reform.