Issue - meetings

The Executive Member for Education and the Director for Education and Partnerships submitted a report for the Executive’s consideration. The purpose of the report was to provide information on the work of Middlesbrough’s Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE). 

Local authorities had a duty to establish a SACRE to advise them on matters relating to collective worship in community schools and on religious education. Religious education was a statutory part of the basic curriculum for all pupils.

In respect of Middlesbrough’s SACRE, the submitted report included information on:

·         the local picture (see paragraphs 6 to 10 of the submitted report);

·         membership (see paragraph 11);

·         funding (see paragraphs 12 and 13);

·         key developments (see paragraphs 14 and 15);

·         professional development (see paragraphs 16 and 17); and

·         next steps/key areas of development (see paragraphs 18 and 26).

ORDERED

That the report, providing an update on progress within Middlesbrough, be noted.