Education and Gaelic Committee

1. Support for pupils with persistent absence – evidence: The Committee will take evidence from— Barry Syme, Glasgow Educational Psychology Service, representing the Association of Scottish Principal Educational Psychologists (ASPEP). Stuart Mathers, Head of Evidence Mobilisation, Education Endowment Foundation. Helen Waggott, President, Scottish Guidance Association. Dr Silvia Behrens, Research Associate (Urban Studies and Social Policy), University of Glasgow. 2. Pre-Budget scrutiny 2027-28 – report: (In Private) The Committee will consider a draft report.