Ms Rebecca O'Reilly

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

Bexley Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Bexley Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 11 March 2026. The meeting's agenda included a review of SACRE membership, local and national updates concerning Religious Education, and discussions on the future of RE.

Bexley Agreed Syllabus Conference Committee Member

Bexley Agreed Syllabus Conference - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 8.30 pm

The Bexley Agreed Syllabus Conference was scheduled to discuss the proposed new Bexley Agreed Syllabus for 2026-2031. The meeting was also set to consider any late items of business and determine the date of future meetings.

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 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.

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.