Steve Manion

Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) - Thursday, 13th June, 2024 10.00 am

The Kent Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) meeting on 13 June 2024 covered updates on local network groups, the Ofsted review into religious education, the development plan for 2023-2024, budget updates, and preparations for the 2024 NASACRE Conference. Key decisions included not providing physical copies of the RE Today magazine to attendees of the Kent-wide Local Network Group meeting and the addition of the Kent Grammar School RE Group to the development plan.

Regulation Committee Appeal Panel (Transport) - Wednesday, 29th May, 2024 10.00 am

Annual Meeting, County Council - Thursday, 23rd May, 2024 10.00 am

The Kent County Council held its annual general meeting, where they elected Brian Sweetland as the new chairman and Alan Ridges as the vice-chairman. They also discussed various topics, including the council's pay strategy, local transport plan, standards update, and a motion for a time-limited debate on SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) provision.

Children's, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee - Thursday, 16th May, 2024 2.00 pm

The meeting discussed several key topics, including updates on primary school placements, school attendance statistics, and the success of the SCND information roadshows. The meeting also covered the launch of the Send Inquiry Hub and developments in secondary school proposals on the Isle of Sheppy.

Growth, Economic Development and Communities Cabinet Committee - Tuesday, 14th May, 2024 2.00 pm

The meeting covered a range of topics, including tributes to James Williams and Debbie Large, updates on Folkestone Library, the Home Library Service, community safety, and emergency planning. Additionally, there were discussions on apprenticeships, the No Use Empty scheme, the Kent Film Office, and the Project Gigabit broadband program.