Issue - meetings

To consider the determinations for the following schools:

3.1   Chalkhill Primary School

3.2   Oliver Goldsmith Primary School

Basma ElShayyal, Chair, advised that there were two determinations to be considered at the meeting - Chalkhill Primary School and Oliver Goldsmith Primary School.

In considering the determination applications, SACRE noted:

·            The wider context of collective worship within the determination process, given the key nature of common values identified between different religions across the diverse nature of Brent as a Borough, which could be reflected within the practice of collective worship.  Given the nature of discussion at the meeting the Chair advised that she would be willing to continue these with any interested members, outside of the meeting.

·            The ongoing statutory requirements in relation to the circumstances in which community, foundation or voluntary schools may require a determination.  Whilst there was no specific requirement within the current application process for Brent schools to provide examples of how worship would be undertaken in practice if determinations were granted, NASACRE is currently working on additional guidance that would include the determination process and may reduce the number of applications required moving forward.

·            In the meantime, SACRE recognised the good quality of the applications, which had been submitted for consideration.

Having considered the applications, it was therefore unanimously RESOLVED (with each of the four membership groups voting in favour) to approve and grant the renewal of the following determinations:

(1)      Chalkhill Primary School and

(2)      Oliver Goldsmith Primary School. 

4.1    To consider the determination for the following schools:

·                Phoenix Arch School (Members are the asked to note that the relevant minute extract from the School Governing Body in support of the application will be circulated in advance of the meeting)

·                Preston Park Primary School

4.2    To note the following school(s) with an expired determination:

·                Uxendon Manor School (should their application be submitted prior to the meeting this will be circulated for members consideration)