Rachel Phillips
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
10 meetings · Page 1 of 2
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.
Online Meeting, Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education - Monday 7 July 2025 6:30 pm
The Kingston Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) met to discuss and approve an updated constitution, review the annual report for 2023/24, and discuss ways to monitor standards of religious education (RE) in local schools. The council unanimously approved the updated constitution and the annual report. Members also discussed filling vacancies in the SACRE membership and explored initiatives to enhance RE in schools, such as faith walks and a quality RE award.
People Committee - Tuesday 17 June 2025 7:30 pm
The People Committee convened to discuss several key issues, including an update on the SEND Futures plan, the approval of a healthier advertising policy, and the extension of adult social care passenger transport provision. Councillors also reviewed and approved updates to the Cambridge Road Estate project, the annual housing landlord complaints report, and the housing resident engagement strategy.
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: 10
Average per Month: 0.6
Decisions Recorded: 36