Education Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel — 6 October 2026

1. 1
   Apologies for Absence
2. 2
   Declarations of Interest - Members must declare any interests they have in the items of business for consideration at the meeting, identifying the relevant agenda items and the nature of their interests.

   2. New Declaration Form_revised - July 2026.pdf
3. 3
   Order of Business, including notice of urgent business and declarations of interest in any urgent business
4. 4
   Confirm Draft Minutes of Meeting of Education Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel held on Tuesday 18 August 2026 (herewith)

   Education Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel - Minutes - 18-08-2026.doc
5. 5
   Scottish Government Consultation: Restricting Mobile Phones in Scotland’s Schools - Report by Head of Education (Primary, Early Years and Resources) (herewith)

   5. SG Consultation on Use of Mobile Phones in Schools.pdf
6. 6
   Appointment of Headteachers and Depute Headteachers - Policy Statements and Procedures - Report by Head of Education (Primary, Early Years and Resources) (herewith)

   6. Appointment of HTs and DHTs.pdf
7. 7
   Gender Research in Secondary Schools Working Group Update - Report by Head of Education (Secondary, Community Learning and Inclusion) (herewith)

   7. Gender Report.pdf
8. 8
   S6 Skills Development: Supporting Post-school Transitions - Head of Education (Secondary, Community Learning and Inclusion) (herewith)

   8. S6 Skills Development Supporting Post School Transitions.pdf
9. 9
   Workplan (herewith)

   9. EDUCATION PDSP WORKPLAN 2026-27.pdf

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