(Including Update on EBacc; Joint SACREs Conference (28th June); Analysis of responses to the syllabus questionnaire; membership update; budget update)
Minutes:
Funding - It was confirmed that there was £2,500 of funding available to SACRE. SACRE would need to make a decision on how the funding should be allocated. It was noted that there would need to be a review of the agreed syllabus which would be shared with the six Berkshire SACREs. A contribution of £2,700 from Slough would need to be agreed. It was noted that the printing of the syllabus was not included in the cost but was left to be determined by each local authority. The Education Representative agreed to look into the funding situation.
Membership – SACRE was advised that new Muslim and Sikh representatives were being sought. The Chair confirmed that she would advise the Clerk regarding a Jewish representative.
Omission of RE from the EBac – The Chair advised that the RE community was backing its inclusion. However there had been no changes at present but a resolution was expected shortly.
Joint SACRE Conference – The conference was due to take place on the 28th June. According to previous agreements each local authority funded 5 delegates. However in the past Slough had not filled all places. A number of Members expressed an interest in attending the conference and were advised to confirm with the Chair by the end of the week.
Concert for Jo Osbourne – SACRE was advised of a concert which was due to take place in October in memory of Jo. It was agreed to circulate an email regarding the concert to SACRE Members who may wish to attend.
RE Centre – The SACRE was advised that all resources from the centre had now been relocated. Sacred books had been taken into the care of St. Bernard’s Grammar School and would be loaned to other schools. Remaining funds for the RE centre would be used for an RE trail.