Agenda item

(Cllr Smith joined the meeting – 16.52pm)

Members received the RE Newsletter for the Autumn term. The Adviser reported that it will be circulated to schools, as well as the current list of RE Leads and Co-ordinator’s on the database. 

It was noted that there had been an increase in teacher engagement and greater feedback from teachers as a result of the termly circulation of the RE Newsletters.

Members were urged to submit items for inclusion in the next newsletter directly to David Rees by end of December 2022.

During discussion, it was noted that developing an easily accessible site for teachers, like Box Blog, where items and information could be uploaded would be helpful. It was acknowledged that whilst such a site would be helpful to teachers, the resources required to maintain the site was currently unavailable. The SACRE Hub was continuing with the exploration of this issue.

The Chair suggested that schools should be encouraged to apply for the RE Quality Mark (REQM) awards, which could be partly funded using surplus money in the SACRE budget to contribute towards the cost of £475 to gain the award.

All schools that express an interest in pursuing the REQM awards would be reported to the SACRE for funding to be agreed.

Resolved that:

i)  The Autumn Term 2022 RE Newsletter be noted.

ii)  That all expression of interest seeking contribution towards the cost of funding the Religious Education Quality Mark (REQM) award be reported to a SACRE meeting for the amount to be approved.