Rachel Phillips
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
12 meetings · Page 1 of 3
People Committee - Tuesday 3 February 2026 7:30 pm
The People Committee is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 03 February 2026, with a key focus on the council's financial strategy for the upcoming years. The committee will also review the post-16 education and training provisions for young people in the borough, alongside updates on adult social care services.
Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education - Monday 2 February 2026 6:45 pm
The Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) is scheduled to meet on Monday 2 February 2026. The meeting agenda includes discussions on a proposed Code of Conduct for SACRE members, an update on national guidance for Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE), and preparations for the Agreed Syllabus Conference.
People Committee - Tuesday 11 November 2025 7:30 pm
The Kingston upon Thames People Committee met on Tuesday 11 November 2025 to discuss several reports and assessments related to children's services and education in the borough. The committee reviewed and noted the Achieving for Children annual reports, endorsed the findings of the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment, and received an update on school place planning.
Annual Meeting, Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education - Monday 20 October 2025 6:30 pm
The Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) of Kingston upon Thames Council met to discuss religious education and worship in Kingston schools. The agenda included the appointment of a chair and vice-chair, updates on SACRE matters, and a review of the annual report. Members were also scheduled to discuss standards of religious education, a potential RE award, faith walks, and updates from RE Today and NASACRE[^2].
People Committee - Tuesday 23 September 2025 7:30 pm, NEW
The Kingston upon Thames Council's People Committee convened to discuss several key issues affecting the borough's residents. The committee approved an uplift and extension to the adult carer support contract, noted progress with implementing the SEND Futures Plan, reviewed the Kingston and Richmond Safeguarding Children Partnership annual report, endorsed the progress of the Children and Young People’s Plan, and discussed outcomes for children in care.
Decisions from Meetings
36 decisions · Page 4 of 8
Appointments to Internal Working Groups - Armed Forces Community Covenant Working Group
From: People Committee - Tuesday 17 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 17, 2025
...Councillors Noel Hadjimichael and Ian George were appointed to the Armed Forces Community Covenant Working Group for the 2025/26 municipal year.
Recommendations Approved
Safer Kingston Partnership Plan and Ending VAWG Strategy Update
From: People Committee - Tuesday 11 March 2025 7:30 pm - March 11, 2025
...to note the progress against the Safer Kingston Partnership Plan (2024-29) and the co-produced Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy (2025-30).
Recommendations Approved
Approval of Draft Section 75 Partnership Agreement 2025/26 and Extension of Public Health major contracts 2025/26
From: People Committee - Tuesday 11 March 2025 7:30 pm - March 11, 2025
...to approve the Draft Section 75 Partnership Agreement for 2025/26 and the extension of major Public Health contracts for the same period, delegating authority to finalize the agreement to relevant directors.
Recommendations Approved
Independent Review of Children's and Young People's Mental Health services - (deferral)
From: People Committee - Tuesday 11 March 2025 7:30 pm - March 11, 2025
...to endorse the ICB's proposed next steps and timetable for implementing the independent review's findings and recommendations regarding children's and young people's mental health services, contingent on sufficient funding from the ICB.
Recommendations approved
Council Delivery Plan 2025/26
From: People Committee - Tuesday 11 March 2025 7:30 pm - March 11, 2025
...to recommend to the Corporate and Resources Committee the approval of the actions within the draft Delivery Plan (2025/26) relevant to the People Committee, as detailed in Annex 1.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 12
Average per Month: 0.6
Decisions Recorded: 36