Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE)

Information about the role of SACRE, who sits on SACRE, who chairs it, when are the meetings, are meetings open to the public, can members of the public speak and viewing the agenda and minutes.

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

  • Support schools in reviewing and self-evaluating their provision for collective worship
    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.

The 2022 Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education:

The 2022 Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education:

The 2022 Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education can be found at:

HERE for Schools - 2022 Agreed Syllabus for RE

Who sits on SACRE?

SACRE membership is made up of four groups:

Committee A

Christian denominations and other faiths, belief systems and non-religious worldviews active in the area.

  • Imam Mizan Choudhury - Islam
  • Tina Grant - Beverley Community Church (Vice-Chair) - Free Churches
  • Dr Sholeh Hakiman - Baha'i Faith
  • Kelsang Lekmo - Buddhism
  • Angela Nicholl - Roman Catholic Church
  • Ian Sugarman - Reform Judaism (Chair)

Committee B

Church of England representatives.

  • Olivia Seymour - Diocese of York
  • Professor Julian Stern - Diocese of York
  • Laura Wallis - Diocese of York

Committee C

Teacher Association representatives.

  • Mrs Julie Cattle - NAHT
  • Kelly Shakesby - NEU
  • Vacancy - ACSL

Committee D

Local Authority members.

  • Councillor Bowtell (Independent/Unaffiliated)
  • Councillor Cantrell (Labour Group)
  • Councillor Johnson (Liberal Democrat)
  • Vacancy

Co-opted members

The following co-optees will sit on the SACRE in a non-voting capacity:

  • Marc Cooper - Director of Vantage Teaching School Hub
  • Martin Cox - formerly Assistant Headteacher, Riverside Community Special School
  • Alison Fletcher - Director of Yorkshire Wolds Teacher Training
  • Richard Woolley - University of Hull – Professor

Officers supporting SACRE

  • Sue Holmes - RE Consultant to the SACRE
  • Jo Ledingham - Local Authority Advisor to the SACRE
  • Michelle Bennett, Senior Committee Manager

The SACRE Constitution

The SACRE Constitution provides information about the membership, terms of office, functions and procedures of SACRE.

Who chairs the SACRE meetings?

Meetings are chaired by Ian Sugarman.

When are SACRE meetings?

SACRE meetings take place on a termly basis, with the forthcoming dates as follows:

DateTimeLocation*
2026
Monday, 10 November4.00pm County Hall, Beverley
2027
Monday, 22 February4.00pm County Hall, Beverley
Thursday, 10 June4.00pm County Hall, Beverley

* Can the public and press attend the meetings?

Seating in the public gallery is limited, therefore places must be booked in advance by contacting the Committee Manager.

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.

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 provided. 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.

Contact details

Committee Manager

Email: Michelle.Bennett@eastriding.gov.uk
Tel: (01482) 393208

Michelle Bennett, Committee Manager
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Democratic Services
County Hall
Cross Street
Beverley
East Riding of Yorkshire
HU17 9BA.

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