The Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) of Northumberland Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 18 November 2026. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on national curriculum developments, antisemitism, and the council's development plan.

National Curriculum Developments and Agreed Syllabus

A key topic scheduled for discussion is National Curriculum developments and implications for the Agreed Syllabus. This item will focus on ongoing issues related to the potential inclusion of Religious Education (RE) in the national curriculum.

Antisemitism Report, Holocaust Memorial Day and Possible Day Conference

The council is also scheduled to consider the implications of Sir David Bell's report on antisemitism in schools and colleges. This discussion will inform SACRE's future work, with potential links to Holocaust Memorial Day and a possible day conference. A link to the report is available on the GOV.UK website: Independent review into antisemitism in schools and colleges.

SACRE Development Plan 2026-27

Members are scheduled to consider amendments to the SACRE Development Plan for the 2026-27 academic year.

Annual Report 2025-26

The meeting agenda includes a session for SACRE members to consider the Annual Report for the 2025-26 period.

Skills and Strengths in SACRE

This agenda item is scheduled to allow SACRE members to identify their collective strengths and areas where support may be needed. This will involve considering changes to the constitution, examining membership and representation, and receiving a finance report.

Work in Progress

Under this heading, updates are scheduled on the Award for Excellence and the Believing Without a Building project for the Westhill bid.

Dates of Future Meetings

The council is scheduled to discuss dates for future meetings for the academic years 2026-27 and 2027-28. The proposed dates are:

• 2026/27: Wednesday, 3 February 2027; Wednesday, 16 June 2027
• 2027/28: Wednesday, 17 November 2027; Wednesday, 2 February 2028; Wednesday, 14 June 2028

The meeting will also include standard procedural items such as introductions, apologies for absence, and disclosures of interest, as well as the confirmation of minutes from the previous meeting held on 10 June 2026.