Minutes:
Members provided updates regarding activities undertaken since the last SACRE meeting.
Councillor Brooker informed members about a number of recent developments at Churchmead School including copies of the Quaran in English; a £100 donation from the Church of England to purchase more study bibles; a councillor who had donated prayer mats and beads; and the appointment of a new and enthusiastic RE teacher. Members welcomed the availability of such resources and it was suggested that requests from other schools could be sent around via gatekeeper. SACRE would discuss the RE Resources Catalogue later at the meeting.
Sue Elbrow reported on a successful concert held in October at St Josephs Catholic School.
Zubayr Abbas-Bowkan updated on the Al-Madani Boys School on Bath Road. It was noted that the school had recently received a ‘good’ rating by Ofsted at its first inspection. It was agreed to provide contact for the school to the professional advisor. It was suggested that a future SACRE meeting be held at the school.
Julie Siddiqi noted that she had become a Governor of Eden Girls School and had delivered some talks to the pupils focusing on positive action.
Resolved – That the updates from members be noted.