Agenda item

In respect of Minute 6, it was noted that Andrea Sparrow had agreed to contact Open The Book with a view to understanding their availability to visit Slough Schools. As Ms Sparrow was not present, it was agreed that the clerk, and Christine Isles, would contact Ms Sparrow to determine what progress she had made.

In respect of Minute 12, SACRE Finance, a further update was provided by Robin Crofts, Director of Education.

Members were informed that due to Cambridge Education’s internal processes, it had proven difficult to carry over the sum of £1,300.00 into the new financial year, however, the money remained with Cambridge Education and was available to be used for SACRE purposes.

However, as the Cambridge Education contract was due to end in September 2016, it was important to relocate this sum from Cambridge Education before then, ideally before the end of the current 2015-16 Financial Year. Options for which party was best placed to hold this ring-fenced money were still being examined.

Members raised the prospect of the Oxford Diocese potentially holding this sum for Slough SACRE. It was confirmed that Mr Simpson would explore this option before feeding back to Mr Crofts and the clerk.