Issue - meetings

Executive Board considered the attached report.

RECOMMENDED: That Council approve the Halton SACRE Constitution.

The Council considered a report of the Strategic Director, People, on the adoption of the Halton Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) Constitution.

RESOLVED: That Council approve the Halton SACRE Constitution.

The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director, People, on the Halton Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) Constitution.

The Board was advised that the broad role of a SACRE was to support the effective provision of Religious Education and collective worship in schools. Each local education authority should work with its SACRE to review existing provision and consider if any changes were required to the agreed syllabus or in the support offered to schools. It was noted that a SACRE comprised of four groups representing Christian denominations, the Church of England, associations representing teachers and the local education authority. The Halton SACRE required a constitution to ensure it operated efficiently and fulfilled its statutory duties.

            RESOLVED: That Council be recommended to approve the Halton SACRE Constitution.