07 March 2018 14:06 To: [REDACTED] Cc: [REDACTED] Subject: RE: Call Yesterday

From: [REDACTED] Sent: 07 March 2018 14:06 To: [REDACTED] Cc: [REDACTED] Subject: RE: Call yesterday

Hi [REDACTED]

It was lovely to speak to you and [REDACTED] last week too – thank you both for your time.

We are delighted that the First Minister will be joining us on our Lessons from Auschwitz Project visit from Glasgow in the autumn. The provisional dates we have for the seminars which will be held in Glasgow are:

 Orientation seminar – Sunday 21st October  Follow-up seminar – Monday 5th November

In terms of our two projects which took place from Scotland last autumn, please see the attached spreadsheet for a list of schools which participated from Edinburgh and Glasgow (please see each individual tab). As discussed, we do have students participating from schools across Scotland but we will also undertake further internal mapping and highlight areas we are particularly keen to target so you can share this with local authority contacts.

Thank you for sending through the link relating to the Year of the Young People – I will look at this but my initial impression as you say is that it does seem to link with the Lessons from Auschwitz Project.

Best wishes

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From: [REDACTED] Sent: 28 February 2018 12:26 To: [REDACTED] Cc: [REDACTED] Subject: Call yesterday

Hi [REDACTED]

It was good to speak to you yesterday, thank you for taking the time to give me an overview of the Lessons from Auschwitz programme.

On the FM’s participation in the Auschwitz visit in October, if there is any information that would be helpful for her even at this stage do send it on to me. It may be of interest to her to see the range of schools who have participated already. We will try to confirm as soon as possible the likely number of people who will accompany her, for engagements in Scotland it is usually 2/3 people but I will confirm. And I’ll confirm also if I am able to join the group.

Do you have the dates for the orientation and follow-up activities yet?

I said I would send you some information about Year of Young People. The best place to start is to look on their website - http://yoyp2018.scot/

There are six themes – culture, education, enterprise and regeneration, equality and discrimination, health and wellbeing, and participation – Lessons from Auschwitz fits well with three of those.

As [REDACTED] said, we will be in touch again shortly about our grant award for 2018/19

Look forward to hearing from you. [REDACTED]

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Hi [REDACTED] and [REDACTED]

It was a pleasure speaking to you yesterday – thank you for your time.

As discussed, please find attached the following:

 A document with the seminar and flight details for the Lessons from Auschwitz Project taking place from Glasgow – our flight numbers and flight times for the day visit on 30th October are:

Outbound Glasgow to Krakow Flight Number: LS6561 Depart 6:30 – Arrive 10:20

Return Krakow to Glasgow Flight Number: LS6562 Depart 20:30– Arrive 22:40

 The application deadline for schools is Monday 8th October. I have attached a list of schools which have signed up to date – this includes two schools from the First Minister’s constituency so far – Craigholme School and Bellahouston Academy.

We have two upcoming LFA visits taking place which you [REDACTED] along with a member of [REDACTED] are welcome to attend to prepare ahead of the visit on 30th October:

 Wednesday 3rd October – visit from Edinburgh airport  Wednesday 10th October – visit from Newcastle airport

For both of the visits above you will need to check-in at the airport at 5.00am and we have an anticipated return in the evening at 10.15pm. Please let me know if either of the dates will be suitable and I will be happy to provide more information.

If you require any further information at this stage or if I can help then please don’t hesitate to be in touch.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes

[REDACTED] [REDACTED] Lessons from Auschwitz Project Holocaust Educational Trust

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School Local Authority Dyce Academy Aberdeen City Oldmachar Academy Aberdeen City Carnoustie High School Angus Montrose Academy Angus Campbeltown Grammar School Argyll & Bute Lomond School Argyll & Bute Tarbert Academy Argyll & Bute Lornshill Academy Clackmannanshire Sanquhar Academy Dumfries & Galloway Castle Douglas High School Dumfries & Galloway Wallace Hall Academy Dumfries & Galloway Baldragon Academy Dundee City Auchinleck Academy East Ayrshire Loudoun Academy East Ayrshire Lenzie Academy East Dunbartonshire Boclair Academy East Dunbartonshire Bearsden Academy East Dunbartonshire Kirkintilloch High School East Dunbartonshire Denny High School Falkirk Jordanhill School Glasgow City Springburn Academy Glasgow City Notre Dame High School Glasgow City St Roch's Secondary School Glasgow City Rosshall Academy Glasgow City Bannerman High School Glasgow City Craigholme School Glasgow City Bellahouston Academy Glasgow City Glasgow Gaelic School Glasgow City Abercorn Secondary School Glasgow City Whitehill Secondary School Glasgow City Golspie High School Highland Kinlochleven High School Highland Ardnamurchan High School Highland St Columba's High School Inverclyde Clydeview Academy Inverclyde Notre Dame High School Inverclyde Inverclyde Academy Inverclyde Forres Academy Moray Irvine Royal Academy North Ayrshire St Matthew's Academy North Ayrshire Arran High School North Ayrshire Largs Academy North Ayrshire Kilsyth Academy North Lanarkshire Taylor High School North Lanarkshire Our Lady's High School - Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire Dalziel High School North Lanarkshire Calderhead High School North Lanarkshire Clyde Valley High School North Lanarkshire Coltness High School North Lanarkshire St Andrew's High School North Lanarkshire Cumbernauld Academy North Lanarkshire Firpark Secondary School North Lanarkshire Caldervale High School North Lanarkshire St Benedict's High School Renfrewshire St Andrew's Academy Renfrewshire Gleniffer High School Renfrewshire Trinity High School Renfrewshire Carrick Academy South Ayrshire Prestwick Academy South Ayrshire Ayr Academy South Ayrshire Larkhall Academy South Lanarkshire St Andrew's and St Bride's High School South Lanarkshire Holy Cross High School South Lanarkshire Uddingston Grammar School South Lanarkshire St. Modan's High School Stirling

Lessons from Auschwitz Project Glasgow Seminar & Flight Details

Orientation Seminar – Sunday 21st October, 1:00-5:00pm Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for registration.

One-day Visit to Poland – Tuesday 30th October.

Follow-Up Seminar – Monday 5th November, 3:00-6:30pm Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for registration.

Seminars You are welcome to attend the Orientation and Follow-up seminars:

Orientation seminar Date: Sunday 21st October 2018 Time: 1:00-5:00pm Venue: 200 SVS 200 St. Vincent Street Glasgow G2 5RQ Website: https://www.200svs.com/contact-us

Follow-up seminar Date: Monday 5th November 2018 Time: 3:00-6:30pm Venue: 200 SVS 200 St. Vincent Street Glasgow G2 5RQ Website: https://www.200svs.com/contact-us

Refreshments will be provided during the seminars.

One-day visit to Poland – Tuesday 30th October

The flight will be departing from Glasgow Airport; please arrive for check-in at 5:00am.

Outbound Return Tuesday 30th October Tuesday 30th October Glasgow to Krakow Krakow to Glasgow Flight Number: LS6561 Flight Number: LS6562 Depart 6:30 – Arrive 10:20 Depart 20:30– Arrive 22:40

Airline: Jet2

► When you arrive at the airport check the flight information screens for check-in desk details and make your way to check-in.

► It is important that we check in on time at 5:00am, however if you are running late please contact us on [REDACTED].

► Please join the queue for check-in. You will not need a ticket, just your passport

► At check-in you will be issued with your outbound and return flight tickets. Please ensure you keep your return ticket and passport safe for the journey back to the UK.

► Once checked in please make your way through to the departure lounge and proceed directly to the gate once it has been announced on the departures screen.

Airport Security Information

Do not carry any sharp objects in your luggage; this includes knives, forks, spoons and scissors. You are not allowed to carry more than 100ml of liquids e.g. drinks/yoghurts/ hand-lotion/perfume. Anything over this amount will be removed at security.

Due to increased security measures, passengers are only allowed to carry one piece of hand luggage with the maximum weight of 6 kg. Please note: No luggage will be stored in the hold. There are no left luggage facilities available at the airport.

What to Bring

 Valid Passport. Though not compulsory, our tour operators recommend that your passport is valid for at least one month after the day of travel.

 European Health Card. These are free of charge and can be ordered online at www.ehic.org.uk

 Comfortable clothes. During the winter months temperatures can reach -5˚C so please bring lots of layers. We will be outside for the majority of the day. It would be a good idea to check the local weather the day before your departure, www.bbc.co.uk/weather

 Boots / sensible walking shoes and a spare pair of socks in case of rain. Please be aware that it can get very muddy and wet so please wear shoes / boots which will withstand this.

 Waterproofs / umbrella

 Insect repellent. Recommended in the summer months.

 Packed lunch / snacks. A vegetarian breakfast and dinner will be provided during the flight. You will need to bring food for the whole day. Please be aware that you may not carry any liquids through to the departure lounge after check-in. Drinks can be purchased once in the departure lounge.

 Money to buy drinks and snacks at the UK airport before departure. You will need to have enough water/drinks to last you for the day.

 Torch. Please be aware that it will be dark when we leave Birkenau.

Hi [REDACTED],

As promised I’ve attached a copy of our Poland core brief.

Thanks, [REDACTED]

[REDACTED] Policy Adviser | European Engagement | European Relations [REDACTED]

From: [REDACTED] Sent: 25 September 2018 14:19 To: [REDACTED] Subject: RE: FM Auschwitz

That’d be really helpful, thanks [REDACTED] [REDACTED]

From: [REDACTED] Sent: 25 September 2018 14:03 To: [REDACTED] Subject: RE: FM Auschwitz

Hi [REDACTED],

That’s great, I can send you through our Poland country brief and anything else that may be relevant.

I’ll send it through nearer the time to make sure it’s fully up to date.

Thanks, [REDACTED]

[REDACTED] Policy Adviser | European Engagement | European Relations [REDACTED]

From: [REDACTED] Sent: 21 September 2018 09:10 To: [REDACTED] Subject: RE: FM Auschwitz

Thanks [REDACTED]

Hi [REDACTED]

The visit is, at the moment, still going ahead and is in FM’s diary. Briefing hasn’t yet been commissioned however I expect that it will be due around the 16th of October, if there are any lines etc that you think would be useful to include that would be helpful.

[REDACTED]

[REDACTED] | Languages and STEM | Curriculum Unit | [REDACTED]

From: [REDACTED] Sent: 20 September 2018 19:09 To: [REDACTED] Subject: RE: FM Auschwitz

Helps if I copy her in……

From: [REDACTED] Sent: 20 September 2018 19:08 To: [REDACTED] Subject: RE: FM Auschwitz

Hi [REDACTED]

It is my colleague [REDACTED] who is dealing with this – I’ve copied her into this email.

Best.

[REDACTED

From: [REDACTED] Sent: 20 September 2018 16:03 To: [REDACTED] Subject: FM Auschwitz

Hi [REDACTED]

I understand you are working on the FM’s visit to Auschwitz in October.

I’m the desk officer for Poland in European Engagement and I just wanted to ask for my own awareness if this visit is confirmed and still going ahead.

If you have any information you can share on this I’d be grateful.

Many thanks, [REDACTED]

[REDACTED] Policy Adviser | European Engagement | European Relations [REDACTED]

Scottish Government Area 2H South Victoria Quay Edinburgh EH6 6QQ

COUNTRY CORE BRIEF – POLAND

Head of State – President Mr Andrzej Duda (since August 2015) Prime Minister – Mr Mateusz Morawiecki (since December 2017) Foreign Minister – Mr Jacek Czaputowicz (since January 2018) Minister of Culture and National Heritage - Piotr Gliński (Since November 2015) Government composition – Law and Justice (PiS) [right wing-populist party], Alliance (P) [conservative] and United Poland (PS) [conservative]

Ambassador to the UK – HE Arkady Rzegocki (since August 2016) UK Ambassador to Poland – HE Jonathan Knott (since April 2016)

Internal country politics  Law and Justice (PiS) is a conservative right-wing party, descending from the Solidarity anti-communist movement. It is mildly Eurosceptic and opposes a federal Europe, although it strongly supports common European security and defence policy. In its campaigns, it emphasises that the EU should 'benefit Poland and not the other way around'. PiS is the second biggest party in the European Conservatives and Reformists political group after the UK’s Conservative Party.  Support for the PiS government has fallen in recent times since the recent judicial developments including the ‘Holocaust law’ and clashes with the EU over rule of law controversies.  Former Polish PM Beata Szydlo resigned on 7 December 2017. Law and Justice (PiS) leaders replaced her with former Minister for Finance and Economic Development Mateusz Morawiecki. Morawiecki shares Szydlo’s strong support for the PiS leaders moves to limit the power of the judiciary, promote a conservative Catholic social agenda, and oppose European Union demands to accept Muslim refugees. Additionally a small cabinet reshuffle was announced at the beginning of January 2018. Former Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski, [REDACTED], has been replaced by Mr Jacek Czaputowicz. [REDACTED]

Hot Topics/Current Developments  The EU launched Article 7 procedures against Poland due to lack of action on the Rule of Law issue. The new law sets judges retirement age at 65, forcing one third of judges into retirement from July 2018. Several judges including the Supreme Court Chief Justice, whose 6 year term does not expire until 2020, have refused to stand down. On 24 September, the European Commission referred the case to the ECJ, saying the change undermines judicial independence. On 10 October, Duda appointed 27 new Supreme Court judges, despite internal and EU pressure not do so. Opponents say the move aims to appoint favourable replacements, undermining democracy and judicial independence.  Additionally the ECJ ruled on 25 July to authorise EU members to refuse arrest warrants issued by Poland if they doubt defendants will get a fair trial in the country after a case brought by the Irish High Court. The ruling is not legally binding and is at the discretion of the member state.  Under pressure from key international relationships, namely the US and Israel, Poland has amended the Holocaust defamation law which criminalises the false attribution to the Polish state or nation of complicity in the crimes committed by Nazi Germany during the Holocaust. Those who suggest Polish responsibility for Nazi war crimes using the phrase ‘Polish death camps’ will no longer face possible sentencing of up to 3 years in jail. Defamation charges can still be brought under existing Polish law.

Key Links with Scotland  Residents in Scotland- 90,000- 100,000 (Polish Consulate in Edinburgh)  Poland was the country focus of the 2017 Edinburgh International Film Festival.  In Nov 2015, a statute of a Polish Soldier and Wojtek the Bear was unveiled in the Princes Street Gardens. SG contributed towards the cost of an interpretation panel.  The Polish-Scottish Heritage Project aims to promote greater awareness of Poland and Scotland’s shared heritage.  Artist and founder of the Traverse, Richard Demarco has built a long and respectful relationship with Poland. He has been in extended conversations with SG, National Galleries of Scotland and Creative Scotland about his archives, which includes extensive Polish material.  The current Polish CG is Mr Ireneusz Truszkowski. He took up post in November 2017. Poland also has an honorary Consulate in Aberdeen and a new Consular office open in Inverness.

Trade and investment links  57% labour workforce employed in services, 30.4% in industry and 12.6% in agriculture.  World’s 24th largest exporting nation 2014 – Germany largest partner (27.1%) followed by UK at 6.8%.  Scottish exports to Poland totalled £310 million in 2016.  Scottish Direct Exports to Poland in 2014 were valued at £265m, and Poland was Scotland’s 24th largest export territory.  Scottish businesses doing business in Poland include: Souter Investments (bus services), Craig Group (shipping and energy), Ethos Energy Group.  Poles have set up nearly 22,000 companies in the UK. Another 65,000 Poles are self- employed.  Polish companies based/doing business in Scotland include: CST Global Limited (laser services); Lacross Language Consultancy.  Poland has 3 GlobalScots [REDACTED]Total Fleet Solutions. [REDACTED]Saltire International Management. [REDACTED]Development-Managers.com

Recent and upcoming Ministerial engagements  The Polish Consulate in Edinburgh are organising activities for the celebration of Poland’s centenary year in November 2018, including the unveiling of the Mazcek bench and a plaque to thank the Scottish people for their hospitality to all those who on British soil fought and nurtured the idea of independent Poland. Scottish Ministers are likely to be invited.  [REDACTED]  10 Aug: Ms Hyslop attended a concert by the London Symphony Orchestra and Polish Pianist Krystian Zimerman to celebrate 100 years of Polish independence.  8 Aug: Mr Macpherson, Minister for Europe, Migration and International Development met with the Polish Consul-General for an introductory meeting  Apr 2018, Ms Hyslop attended the launch of the Great Polish Map and met with HE Arkady Rzegocki, Polish Ambassador to the UK.

CULTURAL LINKS WITH POLAND

Polish Great Map of Scotland  The Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs attended and spoke at an event on 12 April 2018 to unveil the newly-restored Great Polish Map of Scotland and the launch of the 3D model of the map developed by Historic Environment Scotland  Work to restore the fifty metre wide, three dimensional map of Scotland which was built in the mid-1970s in the grounds of Barony Castle, Peeblesshire has been carried out in recent years, with the work being unveiled on 12 April 2018.  This unique landmark which celebrates Scottish/Polish relations has been brought to life digitally to highlight the many cultural and historical connections between the two nations.  The map has been digitally scanned using 3D technology by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and the digital version of the map - in the form of an animation - will feature various locations across Scotland boasting links to Poland and its people.

Year of National Independence in 2018  In 2018, Poland will celebrate the centennial of the restoration of its independence after the First World War. A year-long programme of major cultural celebrations are being planned by the Polish government to mark this centenary, running up to the actual date of 11 November 2018.  A memorial to a Polish war hero who made his life in Scotland after his home country fell to communism is to be unveiled in Edinburgh on 3 November 2018. A life-sized bronze statue of General Stanislaw Maczek sitting on a bench, by the Polish artist Bronislaw Krzysztof, will be placed in the courtyard of the City Chambers on the Royal Mile. General Maczek, who was commander of the 1st Polish Armoured Division, was appointed by Winston Churchill to protect the Scottish east coast from invasion during the Second World War.  On 4 November 2018 at St Mary’s RC Cathedral in Edinburgh, a plaque will be unveiled to thank the Scottish people for their hospitality to all those who on British soil fought and nurtured the idea of independent Poland.  Legendary Polish pianist Krystian Zimerman performed with the London Symphony Orchestra as part of the Edinburgh International Festival and centenary celebrations at the Usher Hall on 10 August 2018.

Wojtek the Bear  On 7 November 2015, a statute of a Polish Soldier and Wojtek the Bear was unveiled in in Princes Street Gardens. The life and a quarter size statue is in bronze on a granite base. Alongside there is a 4m length bronze pictorial depicting the journey of the soldiers to Scotland. The Wojtek Memorial Trust raised funds of £300,000 to cover the cost of the project. The Scottish Government contributed £20,000 of funding towards the cost of the memorial’s interpretation panel and hosted a reception in support of the Trust.

[REDACTED],

I suggest the following bullets, which I have updated from last year’s lines you copied me below.

Many thanks,

[REDACTED]

Tackling Religious Intolerance/Anti-Semitism

 Scotland’s diversity is our strength and we value and appreciate our relationships with our diverse faith communities and welcome their contribution.  Scotland’s faith communities play a significant role in Scotland and abroad, supporting many of our most vulnerable and disadvantaged communities.  We promote interfaith dialogue to strengthen and enhance connections across communities to lower barriers, eliminate fear and increase understanding.  The Scottish Government funds a variety of faith and belief organisations to tackle religious intolerance and promote equality and community cohesion, £360,000 has been provided for 2017-18 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund 2017-20.  In addition, more than £5 million will be provided to organisations supporting engagement with communities experiencing prejudice on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation – while £2.7 million will go to frontline projects promoting equality and tackling prejudice.  Of this, we are providing £215,000 for 2017-18 to Edinburgh Interfaith Association, Interfaith Glasgow and Scottish Council of Jewish Communities (SCoJeC)  The Scottish Government formally adopted the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism in June 2017, including all of the examples of anti-Semitism which accompany the definition.  The Scottish Government wants to send a strong message to our communities that there should be no place in Scotland for any form of anti-Semitism or religious hatred that makes our communities feel insecure or threatened in their daily lives.  The adoption will help to inform our work in this area and we will continue to work with key partners including Police Scotland to explore how using this definition translates into operational practice. Adoption of the IHRA definition reflects the value we place on tackling anti-Semitism and on ensuring people in Scotland feel valued and have a sense of belonging.

From: [REDACTED] Sent: 16 October 2018 14:00 To: [REDACTED]

Cc: [REDACTED] Subject: RE: FM visit to Auschwitz - 30 October - contribution required

Hi, [REDACTED]. My colleague [REDACTED]in Connected Communities looks after aspects of religious intolerance.

I’ve spoken to him and he’ll be able to help with updated lines. He’s copied into the email.

Regards,

[REDACTED]

Scottish Government | The Equality Unit | 3H North, Victoria Quay, Edinburgh EH6 6QQ [REDACTED]| twitter: @scotgovequality

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From: [REDACTED] Sent: 16 October 2018 11:23 To: [REDACTED] Subject: FM visit to Auschwitz - 30 October - contribution required

[REDACTED] I’m currently drafting a briefing pack for FM’s participation in the Lessons from Auschwitz visit on 30th October and hoping you can help with a contribution. My colleague [REDACTED]who accompanied DFM last year, got some input from [REDACTED], who I know has now moved on.

Although the focus of the visit is around education aspect I’d like to briefly cover SG policies more widely. The lines below were carried in the briefing for DFM who attending the same visit last year. Can you provide me with an update to these, and any other top lines that you think would be useful for FM to have.

4. Tackling Religious Intolerance/Anti-Semitism

 In addition, more than £5 million will be provided to organisations supporting engagement with communities experiencing prejudice on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation – while £2.7 million will go to frontline projects promoting equality and tackling prejudice.  Of this, we are providing £215,000 for 2017-18 to Edinburgh Interfaith Association, Interfaith Glasgow and Scottish Council of Jewish Communities (SCoJeC)  The Scottish Government formally adopted the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism in June 2017, including all of the examples of anti-Semitism which accompany the definition.  The Scottish Government wants to send a strong message to our communities that there should be no place in Scotland for any form of anti-Semitism or religious hatred that makes our communities feel insecure or threatened in their daily lives.  The adoption will help to inform our work in this area and we will continue to work with key partners including Police Scotland to explore how using this definition translates into operational practice. Adoption of the IHRA definition reflects the value we place on tackling anti-Semitism and on ensuring people in Scotland feel valued and have a sense of belonging.

Apologies for the short deadline however if possible, can you get back to me by close of play on Thursday?

Happy to speak if need be, I’m working from home today so you can get me on my mobile.

Thanks [REDACTED]

[REDACTED]Curriculum Unit | Scottish Government | Area 2-B North, Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, EH6 6QQ | [REDACTED]

Hi [REDACTED]

As requested, please see below for the updated statistics relating to the Lessons from Auschwitz Project:

 The Holocaust Educational Trust delivers two Lessons from Auschwitz Projects per year from Scotland  To date, over 4,100 Scottish students have participated on the project as well as over 550 Scottish teachers  Schools from all 32 local authorities across Scotland have participated  As of October 2018, 376 schools or 69% of all eligible schools from across Scotland have participated (based on a total number of 547 eligible schools)

The numbers for 2018 so far, are as follows:

 The Lesson from Auschwitz Project from Edinburgh in early October saw 188 students and 25 teachers participate from 95 schools across 19 local authorities. There were four schools on the waiting list. Please also find attached a list of schools which participated.

Our numbers for the Project from Glasgow are being finalised and I will be able to send these to you early next week after Sunday’s Orientation seminar.

I will also send you the biographies and photos of staff here at the Trust as requested next week.

If there are any further details you require at this stage then please don’t hesitate to ask.

Best wishes

[REDACTED]

[REDACTED] Lessons from Auschwitz Project Holocaust Educational Trust

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From: [REDACTED] Sent: 16 October 2018 16:03 To: [REDACTED] Cc: [REDACTED] Subject: RE: FM's visit to Auschwitz

Thanks [REDACTED], that’s perfect. I’ll get the form back to [REDACTED] shortly.

[REDACTED]

From: [REDACTED] Sent: 16 October 2018 14:34 To: [REDACTED] Cc: [REDACTED] Subject: FW: FM's visit to Auschwitz

Apologies [REDACTED],

Email below resent, now with my colleague [REDACTED] cc’d too.

Best wishes

[REDACTED]

From: [REDACTED] Sent: 16 October 2018 14:33 To: [REDACTED] Cc: [REDACTED] Subject: RE: FM's visit to Auschwitz

Hi [REDACTED]

I’m so pleased you will be joining us on our LFA visit from Glasgow on 30th October – I look forward to meeting you.

Please find attached a document with our flight details and a checklist of items to bring with you on the day. I have also attached a guest emergency contact details form which you should complete and return to my colleague [REDACTED] who I have cc’d into this message – I would be grateful if you could complete all parts of the form as details will be required for flight and insurance purposes.

We will be preparing a briefing for the First Minister which I will also send to you as soon as it is ready.

In terms of the updated figures (below) I will be able to send these to you by the end of the day tomorrow – I hope this timeframe will be suitable.

Best wishes

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From: [REDACTED] Sent: 15 October 2018 10:37 To: [REDACTED] Cc: [REDACTED] Subject: RE: FM's visit to Auschwitz

Thanks [REDACTED], much appreciated.

I think I may have a short bio & photo for [REDACTED] already, if possible it would be helpful if you could send me a paragraph about yourself and photos, and photos of [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] too. It’s nice to add them into our briefing pack.

I can also confirm that it will be myself attending from the policy team, let me know if there is any details you need for me.

You had mentioned when we spoke the other week that you’d send a briefing to the First Minister also, are you able to send an early copy to me? I’ll include it as an annex to the main briefing pack.

If possible, can you also send me updated participation figures? I’ve copied what I currently have below, the first being historical figures and the second being current year.

Thanks again. [REDACTED]

The Scottish Government has funded the Lessons from Auschwitz Project since 2009 enabling:

 The Holocaust Educational Trust to deliver two Lessons from Auschwitz Projects per year from Scotland.  To date, over 3,700 Scottish students have participated on the project as well as over 500 Scottish teachers.  Schools from all 32 local authorities across Scotland have participated.  As of September 2017, 368 schools or 66% of all eligible schools from across Scotland have participated (based on a total number of 555 eligible schools)

The numbers for 2018 again are positive:

 Glasgow LfA Project (in October) will see ??? students and ?? teachers participate from ?? schools from across ?? local authorities.  Edinburgh LfA Project (in October) saw ??? students and ?? teachers participate from ?? schools across ?? local authorities.

Demand for places is high with a total of ?? schools on the waiting list.

From: [REDACTED] Sent: 10 October 2018 15:24 To: [REDACTED] Subject: RE: FM's visit to Auschwitz

Hi [REDACTED]

Good to hear from you.

Yes, I have had follow up calls with both [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] following last week’s visit so I think we are all on track in terms of our planning so far.

As requested, please find attached the draft itinerary as it currently stands.

The following members of staff will be in attendance on the visit from HET:

 Karen Pollock, Chief Executive  Anita Parmar, Head of Lessons from Auschwitz  Elaine Leppard, Senior Project Co-ordinator, Lessons from Auschwitz  Rosie Goldsmith, Project Co-ordinator, Lessons from Auschwitz

Please don’t hesitate to be in touch if you require any further details.

Best wishes

[REDACTED]

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From [REDACTED] Sent: 09 October 2018 14:20 To: [REDACTED] Subject: FM's visit to Auschwitz

Hi [REDACTED]

I hope the visit last week went well, I’ve not caught up with [REDACTED] yet. I’m pretty sure you already sent me an itinerary for the 30th but I’ve not been able to locate it. Perhaps my over enthusiastic filing!

Would you mind sending it again? I’m pulling together all of the information to begin drafting our briefing pack for FM at the moment.

Can you tell me who from HET will be attending this visit?

Thanks for sending the school list and the details of the seminars, unfortunately I’m not able to go to either one.

I’m sure I will have more questions as the time draws near!

Many thanks [REDACTED]

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