Education Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel Agenda - 06 October 2026, 14:00 
A meeting to be held at Council Chambers, West Lothian Civic Centre, Livingston, EH54 6FF at 14:00 on 06 October 2026.
For further information please contact Anastasia Dragona at committeeservices@westlothian.gov.uk
| Number | Item |
|---|---|
| Public Session | |
| 1 | Apologies for Absence |
| 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. View Papers |
| 3 | Order of Business, including notice of urgent business and declarations of interest in any urgent business |
| 4 | Confirm Draft Minutes of Meeting of Education Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel held on Tuesday 18 August 2026 (herewith) View Papers |
| 5 | Scottish Government Consultation: Restricting Mobile Phones in Scotland’s Schools - Report by Head of Education (Primary, Early Years and Resources) (herewith) View Papers |
| 6 | Appointment of Headteachers and Depute Headteachers - Policy Statements and Procedures - Report by Head of Education (Primary, Early Years and Resources) (herewith) View Papers |
| 7 | Gender Research in Secondary Schools Working Group Update - Report by Head of Education (Secondary, Community Learning and Inclusion) (herewith) View Papers |
| 8 | S6 Skills Development: Supporting Post-school Transitions - Head of Education (Secondary, Community Learning and Inclusion) (herewith) View Papers |
| 9 | Workplan (herewith) View Papers |