The Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) of Cornwall Council was scheduled to meet on Thursday 19 March 2026 to discuss its improvement plan, budget, and annual report. The meeting agenda also included a review of the previous meeting's minutes and an opportunity for public questions.

SACRE Improvement Plan

The council was scheduled to consider the SACRE Improvement Plan for the academic year 2025-2026. This plan outlines the SACRE's key priorities, which include evaluating the effectiveness of the locally agreed syllabus for Religious Education (RE), promoting improvements in the standard and quality of teaching and provision in RE, managing itself and its partnerships, promoting improvement in the quality of collective worship, and contributing to community cohesion and social and racial harmony. The plan details specific targets, actions, success criteria, responsibilities, timescales, resources, and monitoring arrangements for each of these key areas.

The report highlighted that the SACRE Improvement Plan is developed through an annual cycle of continuous improvement, informed by a self-evaluation using the NASACRE Toolkit. This process aims to identify strengths and areas for development, leading to purposeful action planning. The plan also addresses the management of SACRE, including membership and training, and the partnership between SACRE and the Local Authority.

Budget Report

A report on the SACRE budget for the financial year 2025-2026 was scheduled for discussion. Cornwall Council's contribution to the SACRE budget for this period was £15,000, the same as the previous year. An additional £10,000 in growth funding was committed for 2025/26 to support the convening and launch of the Agreed Syllabus. The report detailed the allocation of funds across various aspects of SACRE's work, including consultants, management of SACRE and partnerships, standards and quality of RE, monitoring and evaluation of the Agreed Syllabus, and collective worship. It also noted that specific ringfenced funding from LTLRE and CASH, totalling £8,125, had been used to support costs associated with the Agreed Syllabus Conference (ASC).

The report indicated that as of 31st January 2026, there was a remaining balance of £7,834 in the overall budget. The report recommended that SACRE ensures its allocated funds are utilised in line with the identified areas agreed within the SACRE Improvement Plan and approves the spending intentions detailed.

SACRE Annual Report 2025-26

A verbal update was scheduled regarding the SACRE Annual Report for 2025-26. This report typically summarises the SACRE's activities and achievements throughout the year, aligning with its statutory functions and improvement plan objectives.

Membership Report

The council was also scheduled to receive a Membership Report from the Clerk to SACRE. This report would likely provide an update on the current membership of the SACRE, including any changes since the previous meeting, such as resignations or new appointments, and highlight any existing vacancies.

Public Questions and Statements to SACRE

An opportunity was allocated for members of the public to ask questions or make statements to the SACRE. This session was intended to allow for public engagement with the council's work on religious education and collective worship.

Minutes of the Meeting Held on 3 December 2025

The council was scheduled to review and potentially confirm the minutes from its previous meeting held on 3 December 2025.