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Flintshire SACRE / STANDING ADVISORY COUNCIL (SAC) - Wednesday, 5th June, 2024 4.00 pm

June 5, 2024 View on council website Watch video of meeting Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)
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Summary

The meeting primarily focused on the analysis of inspection reports for schools in Flintshire and the draft terms of reference for the Standing Advisory Council. The meeting was not quorate initially, but continued for information and assurance purposes.

Analysis of Inspection Reports

Vicky Barlow, Senior Manager for School Improvement and Education and Youth Portfolio, presented the analysis of inspection reports for the spring term of 2024. Seven schools were inspected, including two under new pilot arrangements for the upcoming inspection cycle starting in September 2024. Key points discussed included:

  • Positive comments on well-being and attitudes to learning.
  • Emphasis on ethical citizenship aspects of the new curriculum.
  • Collective worship and curriculum requirements were met satisfactorily.
  • Specific examples of activities in schools, such as the Seven Wonders of Mould at Ysgol Bryn Coch.
  • Vicky suggested bringing an update on the new inspection cycle at the next meeting.

Draft Terms of Reference

Kim Brooks, Senior Manager for Business Support and School Governance, presented the draft terms of reference for the Standing Advisory Council. Key changes included:

  • Increasing the membership of Committee A to include representatives of non-religious philosophical convictions.
  • No changes to Committee B (schools and colleges representatives) or elected members.
  • More prescriptive guidelines on co-opted members and organizational management.

The committee discussed the need to actively seek feedback from representatives of religious and non-religious groups to ensure participation. Councillor Hugh Parkhurst and Councillor Parkhurst raised concerns about the representation of various denominations and suggested consulting census data to reflect Flintshire's demographic accurately.

Feedback from SACRA Meeting on March 5th

Vicky Barlow provided a summary of the previous SACRA meeting held on March 5th. Key points included:

  • Discussion on the annual report structure and its alignment with new curriculum and legislation.
  • Ongoing development of professional learning resources for Religion, Values, and Ethics (RVE).
  • Updates on qualification changes and the new inspection cycle.

Other Items

  • The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting.
  • Correspondence was received regarding the West Acre Conference, scheduled for June 13th.
  • Future meeting dates were confirmed.

Exclusion of Public and Press

The committee moved to exclude the public and press to discuss personal details related to the nomination of a co-opted member. The motion was moved by Councillor Mairead and seconded by Councillor Hugh Parkhurst, and was passed unanimously.

Attendees

Marina Parsons
Jennie Downes
Wendy White
John Morgan
Huw Powell-Davies
Ann Smith
Catherine McCormack
Anna Stephens
Lyn Oakes
Robert Hughes
Amira Mattar
Julian Lewis
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Cllr Adele Davies-Cooke  Conservative •  Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd
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Cllr Marion Bateman  Chair of Community & Housing Overview & Scrutiny Committee •  True Independents •  Northop
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Cllr Mared Eastwood  Cabinet Member for Education, Welsh Language, Culture and Leisure •  Eagle •  Argoed and New Brighton
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Cllr Andrew Parkhurst  Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group •  Liberal Democrats •  Cilcain
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Cllr Dave Mackie  True Independents •  Hawarden: Ewloe
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Cllr Debbie Owen  Vice-Chair of the Council •  Independent •  Connah's Quay Central
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Cllr Roz Mansell  True Independents •  Connah's Quay: Wepre
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Cllr Paul Cunningham  Labour •  Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny

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