Minutes:
Minute 20 – Lynda Bussley gave a brief update on the Department for Education (DfE)’s introduction of compulsory Relationships Education for primary pupils and Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) to be taught in schools from September 2020. The teaching would be age appropriate and schools would have the discretion as to how the subject was taught. Parents also would also have the right to withdraw their children at primary level.
The Senior School Effectiveness Officer added that it would also be compulsory for all schools to teach Health Education. The Council would be supporting schools and headteachers with the introduction of compulsory health and relationships education.
Minute 21 – It was agreed that the Clerk would set up a meeting with David Rees, SACRE Professional Adviser (Adviser), the Chair/Vice-Chair and nominated SACRE members in the summer term to discuss the draft Action Plan and allocated budget for 2019-2020.
Resolved – That the update be noted.