Notice of a public meeting of
SACRE (Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education)
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Group A Such Christian denominations and other religious denominations as, in the opinion of the Authority, will approximately reflect the principal religious traditions in the area. Karen Vincent (Faith/Catholic) Penny Coppin-Siddall (Faith/ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) Imam Amar (Faith/Muslim) Ben Rich (Vice Chair) (Faith/Jewish) Mark Jones (Faith/Buddhist) Fleur Kennedy (Faith/Bahai’i) Susan Guiver (Faith/Humanist) Dee Boyle (Faith/Unitarian, Buddhist, Pagan) Tony Lawton (Faith/Catholic) Professor Avtar Matharu (Faith/Sikh)
Group B A groups of persons representing The Church of England. Sue Bland (CoE) Joseph Everdell (CoE)
Group C A group of persons to represent such associations representing teachers as, in the opinion of the authority, ought to be represented, having regard to the circumstances of the area. Taco Michiels (Joseph Rowntree School)
Group D A group of persons representing the City of York Council. In this case of Elected M embers appointment to this group should ensure political balance and state which political group they represent. As an alternative, the Council may appoint representatives such as a governors association. Cllr Robert Webb (Chair) (City of York Council) Cllr Emilie Knight (City of York Council) Cllr Martin Rowley BEM (City of York Council) Cllr Sarah Wilson (City of York Council)
LA Officer Maxine Squire (Assistant Director Education and Skills, City of York Council)
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Thursday, 30 April 2026
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6.00 pm
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West Offices - Station Rise, York YO1 6GA
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AGENDA
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1. Welcome and Introductions |
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To welcome Susan Guiver (Humanist) and Professor Avtar Matharu (Sikh) to SACRE Group A.
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2. Apologies for Absence and Declarations of Interest |
(Pages 5 - 6) |
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To receive and note apologies for absence.
At this point in the meeting, Members are asked to declare any disclosable pecuniary interest or other registerable interest they might have in respect of business on this agenda, if they have not already done so in advance on the Register of Interests. The disclosure must include the nature of the interest.
An interest must also be disclosed in the meeting when it becomes apparent to the member during the meeting.
[Please see attached sheet for further guidance for Members]
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3. Minutes and matters arising from the minutes |
(Pages 7 - 12) |
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To approve and sign the minutes of the meetings held on 14 October 2025 (attached) and 10 March 2026 (to follow).
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4. SACRE Annual Report |
(Pages 13 - 20) |
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To approve the SACRE Annual Report.
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5. Update from Interfaith |
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To receive an update from Interfaith.
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6. SACRE development plan: Update on teacher engagement plan |
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To receive an update on the teacher engagement plan.
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7. Feedback from SACRE visit to Joseph Rowntree School, Weds 25 March |
(Pages 21 - 28) |
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To provide feedback on the visit.
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8. NASACRE News Issue 3 |
(Pages 29 - 38) |
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Latest news and updates from NASCARE.
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9. Correspondence on Complaints/Determinations |
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10. Any other business
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11. Future meeting dates |
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16 June 2026 at 6.00pm at West Offices
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Democracy Officer
Angela Bielby
Contact Details:
Telephone – (01904) 552599
Emal – a.bielby@york.gov.co.uk
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