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 6 of 8
Independent Review of Children's and Young People's Mental Health services
From: People Committee - Wednesday 5 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 05, 2025
...to note the findings and recommendations from the independent review of children’s and young people’s mental health services and to defer the item to the next meeting for Integrated Care Board representatives to answer questions.
Recommendations approved
SEND Futures Plan Update
From: People Committee - Wednesday 5 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 05, 2025
...to note the progress with implementing the SEND Futures Plan, including performance against the Safety Valve Agreement.
Recommendations approved
Admission Arrangements for Community Schools 2026/27
From: People Committee - Wednesday 5 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 05, 2025
...to approve the proposed community school admission arrangements for the 2026-2027 school year as detailed in Annex 1 of the report.
Recommendations approved
Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025/26 - 2028/29 and Detailed Budget 2025/26
From: People Committee - Wednesday 5 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 05, 2025
...to recommend to the Corporate and Resources Committee and Full Council the approval of the Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025/26 - 2028/29 and Detailed Budget 2025/26, encompassing various general fund proposals and school budget allocations for services including children's services, adult social care, public health, and education.
From: People Committee - Tuesday 5 November 2024 7:30 pm - November 05, 2024
Summary
Meetings Attended: 12
Average per Month: 0.6
Decisions Recorded: 36