Decision Maker:

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 17, 2026

Purpose:

Content: (i)       to note that officers would circulate information to Members outwith the meeting on the Diamond 9 exercise which had been carried out; (ii)       to note progress made in establishing The Early Intervention Support Service, The Bridge Service, and interim learning informing next steps; (iii)      to instruct the Chief Officer - Education and Lifelong Learning to scope a Secondary Early Intervention Support Service and present an operational model to Committee for approval before the end of the calendar year; and (iv)      to instruct the Chief Officer - Education and Lifelong Learning to report annually to Committee to monitor the continued progress of pupils who had returned to home school settings.