Rev Dr Julie Bowen

Bexley Agreed Syllabus Conference Committee Member

Bexley Agreed Syllabus Conference - Wednesday, 7th January, 2026 6.30 pm

The Bexley Agreed Syllabus Conference (ASC) met on 7 January 2026 to discuss and review the draft Bexley Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education. The conference agreed to proceed with a revised syllabus, incorporating feedback from teachers and addressing concerns about the representation of non-religious views and the teaching of religious conflict. A further meeting is scheduled for 11 March 2026 to formally agree the final syllabus before it is sent to the cabinet member for signing off.

Bexley Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) Committee Member

Bexley Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Bexley Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) met to discuss local and national updates on religious education (RE), including concerns about community tensions and the removal of the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) bursary for RE teachers. The council agreed to publish Ramadan guidance for teachers by February 2026, and members expressed interest in reviewing the Locally Agreed Syllabus (LAS) in January 2026. Members also voiced concerns about rising community tensions and the need for specific support and resources to address hate and promote inclusion in schools.

Bexley Agreed Syllabus Conference Committee Member

Bexley Agreed Syllabus Conference - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Bexley Agreed Syllabus Conference (ASC) convened to formally establish the conference and discuss the review of the Bexley Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education (RE). Councillor Bola Carew was appointed as chairman for the meeting. Members agreed to hold off on making any major changes to the RE curriculum until there is more clarity on the proposal to add RE to the national curriculum.

SEND Priority Action Plan Scrutiny Sub-Group Co-Optee

SEND Priority Action Plan Scrutiny Sub-Group - Monday, 27th October, 2025 7.00 pm

The Bexley Council SEND Priority Action Plan Scrutiny Sub-Group met on 27 October 2025 to discuss the progress of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Priority Action Plan,

SEND Priority Action Plan Scrutiny Sub-Group Co-Optee

SEND Priority Action Plan Scrutiny Sub-Group - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm

The SEND Priority Action Plan Scrutiny Sub-Group was scheduled to meet on 22 July 2025, to discuss the progress of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Priority Action Plan, and to review the sub-group's work programme. The meeting was also scheduled to cover actions arising from the previous meeting, and a general update on SEND improvements in Bexley.