The Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) of Newham Council was scheduled to convene on Wednesday 1st December 2021. The meeting, which was to be conducted via teleconferencing due to COVID-19 restrictions, was set to focus on the development of the agreed syllabus for religious education.

Work on the Agreed Syllabus

A significant portion of the meeting was scheduled to be dedicated to the Work in groups on text of the agreed syllabus. This indicates that members were expected to engage in collaborative efforts to refine and develop the content of the syllabus. Following this, there was a planned session for Feedback on the group work, suggesting a process of review and discussion of the progress made. The agenda also included a step for The Official passing of the text, which implies a formal endorsement or approval of the syllabus content developed during the meeting. Finally, Next steps and final remarks were scheduled, indicating a discussion on how to proceed with the syllabus and concluding thoughts on the evening's work.

Welcome and Introductory Remarks

The meeting was scheduled to commence with Welcome and Introductory remarks and scope of the task for the evening. This segment was intended for the Chair to welcome SACRE members and outline the objectives and focus of the meeting.

Management of Business

The Management of Business section of the agenda included the Chair agreeing the order of business and the consideration of apologies for absence.

Declarations of Interest

Members of SACRE were required to declare any interests in relation to any business on the agenda, with advice for members attached to the agenda documents.

Minutes

The meeting was scheduled to approve the minutes of previous meetings held on 25 May and 13 October 2021.

Date of Next Meeting

The date for the next meeting was set for 9th February 2022, with the venue to be confirmed and expected to be an external location.