Education and Skills Committee

1. STEM in early years education: The Committee will take evidence from-
Nicola Connor, Teacher, Peel Primary School and Primary Science Development Officer, West Lothian Council;
Nicola Dasgupta, Teacher, Onthank Primary School and Vice Convener, Education Committee, EIS;
Dr Simon Gage, Director, Edinburgh Science;
Matt Lancashire, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Scottish Council for Devlopment and Industry;
Kathryn Thomas, Primary Science Development Officer, RAiSE project, Highland Council.

2. EU update: The Committee will consider an update on European issues.

3. Scottish National Standardised Assessments: The Committee will consider the Scottish Government response to the Committee's report on Scottish National Standardised Assessments.

4. Review of evidence (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence it heard earlier.

5. Work programme (in private): The Committee will consider its work programme.

6. Subject choices (in private): The Committee will consider a revised draft report.