Rachel Phillips
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
13 meetings · Page 1 of 3
People Committee - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 - 7:30 pm
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People Committee - Tuesday, 3 February 2026 - 7:30 pm
The People Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council met on Tuesday 3 February 2026 to discuss the council's Medium Term Financial Strategy and detailed budget for 2026/27, as well as school admission arrangements for community schools for the 2027/28 academic year. The committee also received updates on Adult Social Care services and the post-16 education and training offer for young people.
Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education - Monday 2 February 2026 6:45 pm
The Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) meeting scheduled for 2 February 2026 was set to discuss a proposed Code of Conduct for its members and review updated national guidance on Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE). The council was also scheduled to receive updates on various SACRE activities and national developments in Religious Education.
People Committee - Tuesday 11 November 2025 7:30 pm
The Kingston upon Thames People Committee met on Tuesday 11 November 2025 to discuss several reports and assessments related to children's services and education in the borough. The committee reviewed and noted the Achieving for Children annual reports, endorsed the findings of the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment, and received an update on school place planning.
Annual Meeting, Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education - Monday 20 October 2025 6:30 pm
The Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) of Kingston upon Thames Council met to discuss religious education and worship in Kingston schools. The agenda included the appointment of a chair and vice-chair, updates on SACRE matters, and a review of the annual report. Members were also scheduled to discuss standards of religious education, a potential RE award, faith walks, and updates from RE Today and NASACRE[^2].
Decisions from Meetings
36 decisions · Page 2 of 8
Carer Support Contract Uplift and Extension
From: People Committee - Tuesday 23 September 2025 7:30 pm, NEW - September 23, 2025
...to ensure fairly-funded service continuity for carer support, the committee approved both a funding uplift for the Adult Carers Support contract and a 24-month extension of the contract period.
Recommendations Approved
SEND Futures update
From: People Committee - Tuesday 23 September 2025 7:30 pm, NEW - September 23, 2025
...progress with implementing the SEND Futures Plan, including performance against the Safety Valve Agreement, was noted, and feedback was requested on the draft updated SEND Financial Model.
Recommendations approved
Corporate Parenting - Annual Report
From: People Committee - Tuesday 23 September 2025 7:30 pm, NEW - September 23, 2025
... to note the outcomes achieved for children in care in 2024-2025.
Decision made
Adult Social Care Passenger Transport Provision
From: People Committee - Tuesday 17 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 17, 2025
...to ensure continued access to passenger transport services for adults needing social care support, the committee approved the extension of the existing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) led by Sutton Council and Achieving for Children (AfC) until February 2029.
Recommendations Approved
Cambridge Road Estate (CRE) - Variation to Project Agreements
From: People Committee - Tuesday 17 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 17, 2025
...to address requirements of the Building Safety Act, update affordable housing and handover requirements, amend the GLA loan terms, update LLP lease surrender terms, and allow for freehold transfer of private houses on the Cambridge Road Estate (CRE), the Committee agreed to variations to the RBK (Cambridge Road) LLP project documents and delegated authority to finalize and enter into a Deed of Variation and updated Power of Attorney.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 13
Average per Month: 0.6
Decisions Recorded: 36