I met with Sheriff David Sutherland, who is chairing the Commission on Rural Education. I informed David of my role and interest in the work of the Commission and we agreed to meet again closer to the time when he will be interested in seeking the views of children and young people as part of the Commission’s work.
Highland visit - I met with Bill Alexander (Director of Social Work). Hugh Fraser (Director of Education) could not make the meeting because of changed timings. Bill and I had a detailed discussion about a RIGHT blether and I gained an interesting insight into the structural changes taking place in Highland. We were joined by senior Councillors and the Highland Voice Co-ordinator to discuss the proposals on the Rights of Children and Young People Bill. I visited Cauldeen Primary School and met with at least 50 pupils as part of an assembly feedback and then with a smaller group of 25 children for more Q&A on my role – again, a whiteboard link to the SCCYP website was used.