Agenda and minutes

To receive.

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting, and the following apologies for absence were reported:-

Councillor T. Smith

Luisa Munro-Morris

John Meredith

Kelly McKay

To receive the informal notes of the meeting held on 9^th November, 2023 (the meeting was inquorate and proceeded on an informal basis).

The meeting held on 9^th November, 2022 was inquorate, and the meeting proceeded on an informal basis.

The notes of the meeting held on 9^th November, 2022 were noted.

Advisor Feedback.

The Advisor informed an expression of interest had been received from a faith representative, and work was also being done to recruit additional teacher representatives.

Advisor to lead.

The Advisor gave a presentation ‘Curriculum for Wales 2022’ with particular emphasis on the RE element, and the role of SACRE, i.e. to advise the LA on matters related to RE and collective worship in schools.

A discussion ensued when a member referred to membership on the forum, and said it would be beneficial to have a list of SACRE members including a pen portrait of each member. Action: Sacre Clerk

·       WG RVE Resources

·       HMD 2023 (Schools and LA to share information)

·       Collective Worship survey for schools

·       Estyn Update

Advisor to update and Schools / LA to share information regarding HMD activites.

The Advisor provided and update on the following:

·       WG RVE Resources

·       HMD 2023 (Schools and LA to share information)

·       Collective Worship survey for schools

·       Estyn Update – the Advisor reported that the RE element of the Estyn Inspection of Coed-y-Garn Primary was extremely positive, and it was agreed that a letter of congratulations be sent to the School on behalf of SACRE. Action: Sacre Clerk

·       To receive and note draft minutes from WASACRE meetings

·       Letter from WASACRE

·       WASACRE Nominations

·       To note dates of future WASACRE meeting and confirm representation:  SPRING – Pembrokeshire (Tuesday 21^st March, 2023 via Microsoft Teams)

10^th May, 2023 11.00 am at St. Mary’s Church in Wales Primary School.

A discussion ensued regarding training requirements, and it was suggested that consideration be given to the Census results for Blaenau Gwent.