Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 11, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED: Cabinet; 1.     Noted the contents of the annual report and approve its publication forthwith. 2.     Approved the adoption of the SACRE Model Code of Conduct to be reflected in the Constitution with any complaints received being determined by the Council’s Monitoring Officer in consultation with one of the Council’s Independent Members appointed pursuant to Section 28 of the Localism Act 2011.     REASONS RESOLVED: 1.     The Education Reform Act 1988 states that one of SACRE’s statutory duties is to: •                     Publish an annual report on its work. •                     Send the report to the Secretary of State for Education. •                     Make it available to the public, including schools, teacher training institutions, and other key stakeholders.   2.     The Constitution currently refers to the Representative Members being expected to act and behave in accordance with the principles and spirit of the Local Authority’s Code of Conduct for elected members. However, there is a published SACRE Model Code of Conduct which it is considered more appropriate to apply to the behaviour of SACRE Representative Members.   ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS: The report is for information.