Alice Dockings

Members' Code of Conduct Committee Secretary

Members' Code of Conduct Committee - Tuesday, 31 March 2026 - 7.30 pm

The Members' Code of Conduct Committee of Bexley Council met on Tuesday 31 March 2026 to discuss updates on complaints received under the Members' Code of Conduct and to consider the extension of the term of office for Independent Persons. The committee agreed to recommend the extension of the term of office for Independent Persons until May 2027.

Bexley Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) Secretary

Bexley Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Bexley Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) met on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, to discuss local and national updates concerning Religious Education, review SACRE membership, and address examination data. Key discussions included the impact of new Ofsted inspection frameworks, a decline in GCSE and A-level Religious Education entries, and national policy developments affecting RE.

Bexley Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) Secretary

Bexley Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Bexley Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) met to discuss local and national updates on religious education (RE), including concerns about community tensions and the removal of the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) bursary for RE teachers. The council agreed to publish Ramadan guidance for teachers by February 2026, and members expressed interest in reviewing the Locally Agreed Syllabus (LAS) in January 2026. Members also voiced concerns about rising community tensions and the need for specific support and resources to address hate and promote inclusion in schools.

Bexley Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) Secretary

Bexley Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Bexley Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) met to discuss local and national updates regarding religious education (RE), including the review of the Locally Agreed Syllabus, the Bexley Spirited Arts Competition, local speakers for school visits, the Westhill Awards 2027, the Curriculum and Assessment Review, and a programme on pilgrimage. The council agreed to circulate information about the BBC programme on pilgrimages to members after the meeting. Members also supported the idea of holding future SACRE meetings at different locations of faiths within the borough.

Members' Code of Conduct Committee Secretary

Members' Code of Conduct Committee - Wednesday, 2nd April, 2025 7.30 pm

The Members' Code of Conduct Committee of Bexley Council met on Wednesday, 2 April 2025, to review updates on complaints received under the Members' Code of Conduct. The committee received a report detailing five complaints lodged between March 2024 and March 2025, with three resulting in apologies and two being not upheld. The committee also discussed the council's response to a government consultation on strengthening the standards and conduct framework for local authorities.