Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE)

What is the role of the Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE)?

The role of the Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) is as follows:

• Advise the local authority on matters connected with religious education and collective worship, as the local authority may refer, or as the SACRE sees fit
• Monitor provision and standards in religious education
• Advise on methods of teaching, choice of materials, and provision of teacher training
• Support schools in reviewing and self-evaluating their provision for religious education.
  Please note: the Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education can be found at eRiding (external council website)
• Support schools in reviewing and self-evaluating their provision for collective worship.
  Please note: a copy of Worship Works, the guidance that the SACRE offers on collective worship is available in all schools in the East Riding or at eRiding - Religious Education (external council website). If you have any queries about collective worship please email lucy.jordan@eastriding.gov.uk
• Consider complaints about the provision and delivery of religious education and collective worship referred to it by the Local Authority
• Publish an annual report of its work
• Make a determination on collective worship when requested
• Require the review of an agreed syllabus for religious education adopted by the council.

Who sits on SACRE?

SACRE membership is made up of four groups:

Committee A

Representatives from Christian denominations and other religions reflecting the principal religious traditions of the area.

• Tina Grant - Beverley Community Church - Free Churches
• Vacancy - Driffield Christian Fellowship - Free Churches
• Dr Sholeh Missaghi Hakiman - Baha'i Faith
• Vacancy - Hinduism 
• Vacancy - Jewish Orthodox
• Vacancy - Baptist - Free Churches
• Vacancy - Roman Catholic Church 
• Vacancy - Buddhism 
• Vacancy - Islam 
• Vacancy - Sikhism 

Committee B

Church of England representatives.

• Olivia Seymour - Diocese of York
• Miss Jane Cawthorn - Diocese of York
• Professor Julian Stern - Diocese of York
  
• Reverend Eleanor Robertshaw - Sheffield Diocese.

Committee C

Teacher Association representatives.

• Dr Kate Mackay Roberts - NASUWT 
  
• Mrs Julie Cattle - NAHT 
• Mr Martin Cox (Chairman) - NEU 
• Vacancy - Voice
• Vacancy - ACSL

Committee D

East Riding of Yorkshire Council elected Members.

• Councillor Hammond (ERYC) (Conservative Group)
• Councillor Davison (ERYC) (Liberal Democrat Group)
• Councillor Elvidge (ERYC) (Conservative Group)
• Councillor Mathieson (ERYC) (Independent Group)

Co-opted Members

• Mrs Lucy Jordan - Local Authority Advisor to the SACRE
• Mr Kevin Precious - Humanist Representative
• Mrs Sue Holmes - RE Consultant to the SACRE

Clerk – Michelle Bennett, Senior Committee Manager 

East Riding of Yorkshire Council
County Hall, Beverley 
HU17 9BA
01482 393208 

michelle.bennett@eastriding.gov.uk

Who chairs the SACRE meetings?

Meetings are chaired by Councillor Philip Davison.

When are meetings?

Meetings take place on a termly basis.

SACRE Meetings

Are meetings open to the public?

Yes. Meetings are open to the public but there may be some matters which will be considered in private. During such situations members of the public will be asked to leave the meeting at this point. The circumstances under which we can consider matters in private are tightly controlled by law.

Seating in the public gallery is limited, therefore places must be booked in advance by contacting the Committee Manager on the contact details below. Members of the public and press are encouraged to view proceedings on the council's committee YouTube channel where the meeting can be viewed live or at a later date.

Refreshments

Please note: refreshments are not normally available for members of the public to access at meetings.

Can I record, film, take photographs or use social media during meetings?

Yes, new legislation means that you can film, record, take photos and use social media during open meetings. For more information please visit the photography, filming and social media use page.

Can members of the public speak at meetings?

No. Members of the public are not permitted to ask questions at meetings.

How and when can I view agenda and minutes of meetings?

Agendas

Agendas and reports are placed on public deposit three clear working days before each meeting and can be viewed by selecting the relevant agenda below.

Reports containing exempt or confidential matters will not, however, be available.

Minutes

Minutes can be viewed by selecting the relevant document below:

Please note: agendas and minutes of meetings prior to those available online may be obtained by contacting the committee manager, Michelle Bennett:

Email: michelle.bennett@eastriding.gov.uk 

Telephone: (01482) 393208

East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Democratic Services
County Hall
Cross Street
Beverley
East Riding of Yorkshire  
HU17 9BA.

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