Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee

1. Inquiry into Neurodivergence in Scotland: The Committee will take evidence from— Hannah Axon, Policy Manager, Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA); Dr Lynne Binnie, Head of Education, City of Edinburgh Council, representing the Association of Directors of Education in Scotland (ADES); Angela Evans, Head of Learning Services, The Donaldson Trust; Marie Harrison, Service Manager (Children's Views), Children in Scotland; Maura Kearney, Educational Psychologist, representing the Association of Scottish Principal Educational Psychologists (ASPEP); Dr Jason Lang, Clinical Senior Lecturer in Neurodevelopment, University of Glasgow; Gerard Wilkie, Equalities representative, Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS); and then from— David Cameron, Chief Executive Officer, Scottish Union of Supported Employment. Jill McAlpine, representing the Federation of Small Businesses Scotland, Founder, inpurpose associates. Chirsty McFadyen, Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute. Fergus McMillan, Head of Equality and Diversity, Skills Development Scotland. Mia Preston, representing the Federation of Small Businesses Scotland, neurodivergent mentor, Olive or Fig. Alan Thornburrow, Chief Executive Officer, Salvesen Mindroom Centre. Marek Zemanik, Senior Public Policy Adviser (UK Nations), Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. 2. Human rights, equalities and access to services in rural areas of Scotland: (In Private) The Committee will consider a draft report. 3. Inquiry into Neurodivergence in Scotland: (In Private) The Committee will consider the evidence it heard under agenda item 1.