Issue - meetings

To receive and consider the latest NASACRE Briefing from February 2023 along with any general RE related updates.

SACRE considered the latest NASACRE Briefing from February 2023 along with any general RE related updates.

In terms of a general update, Stacy Burman advised SACRE:

·            Of the next NASACRE conference, which would be taking place on 22 May 2023 in London.

·            That an FOI request had been submitted to all Local Authorities regarding SACRE funding and support.  This was in support of work being undertaken by NASACRE jointly with the DFE to assess how much funding and support each SACRE received. 

·            The upcoming launch of a new website called The RE Hubs, a project being supported by all major national RE organisations, including the Association of RE Advisors and Consultants and the RE Council and universities.  The website would detail places of worship for all religions, have access to resources, projects, information about SACRE’s and an area dedicated to teachers’ CPD, including those run by the Church of England. The website would be divided into DFE regions, with Brent under London.  Teachers can find resources for teaching as well as details on training and faith speakers available to support teaching of the Agreed Syllabus curriculum in schools.  Members of SACRE were being encouraged to view the website, which could also be used to share relevant materials.

·            The release of a national survey conducted with parents on their attitudes on the teaching of world views and RE.  In general, it was positive feedback gained from parents.  It was agreed that the survey data could align with the data gathered for the Brent Census Factsheet with SACRE also noting the available links and access to Brent’s Multi Faith Forum.

As no further issues were raised the Chair thanked Stacey Burman and it was RESOLVED to note the update provided.

To receive and consider the latest NASACRE Briefing from December 2021.