Agenda

To receive the apologies of any Member who is unable to attend the meeting.

To consider and approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 29 October, 2024 as a true and correct record of the proceedings and to be signed by the Chair.

To receive declarations of interest from Members in respect of items listed on the agenda.

To consider whether the press and public should be excluded from the meeting during consideration of any part of the agenda.

To receive questions relating to items of business on the agenda from members of the public or press who are present at the meeting.

To receive an update on the development of the Special Education Needs and Disabilities Strategy, following the public consultation period.

To receive an update on all types of absences from education, including Elective Home Education (EHE) and the Elective Home Education dashboard.

The update will also include information on children accessing Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS) and those who are missing any or all of their education.

To consider and approve the Commission’s Work Programme.

For the Chair/Project Group Leads to provide an update on the activity regarding sub and project groups of the Improving Lives Select Commission.

To consider any item(s) the Chair is of the opinion should be considered as a matter of urgency.