Issue - meetings

To consider approving the Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education for use between 2024 and 2029.

Cabinet Portfolio Holder – Councillor Kam Kaur

The Portfolio Holder for Education, Councillor Kam Kaur, outlined the report which proposed the agreed syllabus for use in all of Warwickshire’s Schools without a religious character, over the next five years (2024-2029).

Councillor Kaur explained that the previous syllabus had been due to run until 2022, however, the Covid pandemic had impacted on the delivery of the future syllabus.  She referred to the beneficial work that continued to take place between Warwickshire and Coventry schools.  If approved, the proposed syllabus would be used in schools from September 2024, with a launch date planned for April.

Councillor Seccombe referred to the membership of the Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education group (SACRE), which included Councillors Sarah Boad, Justin Kerridge and Parminder Singh Birdi.  Councillor Kaur took the opportunity to thank all members who were part of the group and took the time to meet termly and support the collaborative working with Coventry.

Having considered the report, it was

Resolved that Cabinet approves the Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education for use in all of Warwickshire’s Schools without a religious character over the next five years (2024-2029).