The Hillingdon Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (HSACRE) met on Wednesday 8 July 2026 to discuss a range of topics concerning religious education and collective worship in the borough's schools. The meeting's agenda included updates on national and local initiatives, a review of the constitution, and the development and launch of a new Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education.

Constitution and Membership Updates

The council was scheduled to discuss proposed changes to its constitution and to introduce and update members on the council's composition.

National and Local Updates

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to updates on national and local developments relevant to religious education. This included information from the National Association of Standing Advisory Councils on Religious Education (NASACRE), an update on the national curriculum and its implications for Religious Education (RE), and discussions regarding RE Hubs. Locally, updates were planned on the Interfaith Calendar, the provision of RE in schools, interfaith dialogue workshops, and activities related to community cohesion and freedom of religion and belief.

Agreed Syllabus Conference

A key item on the agenda was the Agreed Syllabus Conference (ASC). The council was scheduled to discuss the development of support materials for the new syllabus, agree on recommendations to the SACRE, and plan for the launch of the syllabus.

Action Plan and Future Meetings

The meeting also included an update on the HSACRE's action plan for 2025-2026, including a review of self-evaluations for the annual report. Finally, dates for future HSACRE meetings were to be confirmed.