STANDING ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (SACRE)

TUESDAY 17 JUNE 2003 AT 2.00 PM

THE WELLINGTON ROOM, ELIZABETH II COURT, THE CASTLE, WINCHESTER

HELEN WHITBOURN

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1. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

2 MINUTES (Copy herewith)

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting held on 11 February 2002.

3. CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS

Including :-

· GCSE results - residuals (Item 6 from February meeting)

· SACRE self evaluation

· Welcome to Mulla Mujaheedalie Sheriff religious leader of A1 Madhi Shia Islamic Community; welcome to Lorraine Smith, Headteacher, Western C.E (Controlled) Primary School, Winchester: new co-opted member.

4. DEPUTATIONS

5. LETTER TO SCHOOLS ON THE WAR WITH IRAQ (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the County Education Officer concerning guidance given to schools about the war with Iraq.

6. RECRUITMENT OF RE TEACHERS (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the County Education Officer concerning the present situation with regard to the recruitment of teachers.

7. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN THE KEY STAGE 3 STRATEGY :

FOUNDATION SUBJECT STRAND (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the County Education Officer concerning the national initiative aimed at raising the standards of teaching and learning.

8. COUNTY WEBSITE FOR RE AND NEWSLETTERS (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the County Education Officer concerning the recent website.

9. A NON-STATUTORY FRAMEWORK FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the County Education Officer concerning a feasibility study from the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) to keep the school curriculum under review.

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County Councillors attending as appointed members of this committee/sub-

committee/panel or by virtue of Standing Order 17.5; or with the concurrence

of the chairman in connection with their duties as members of the Council or as a

local County Councillor qualify for travelling expenses.

Other appointed members also qualify for payment of travelling expenses.