Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Dr Lynndy Levin, Rev Damien Mason, Rev Natasha Beckles, Councillor Judy Dixey and Councillor Sylvia McNamara.

Broadcasting of meeting

The Chair announced: “In addition to the rights by law that the public and press have to record this meeting, the meeting is being recorded and broadcast live by the Council to the Internet and can be viewed on our website for six months after the meeting. After that time, recordings are archived and can be made available upon request.

If you address the meeting, you are deemed to consent to having your contributions recorded and broadcast, including video when switched on, and to the use of these sound recordings and images for webcasting and/or training purposes.”

There were no declarations of interest.

There were no notifications of any items of urgent business.

To sign and approve the minutes of the meeting held on 19 October 2023.

Consideration was given to the minutes of the meeting held on 19^th October 2023.

RESOLVED –

THAT the minutes of the meeting held on 19^th October 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record.

To adopt an agreed syllabus for Religious Education in Camden for 2024-29.

Consideration was given to a report of the Professional Adviser.

Members noted that the foreword from the Chair would be added to the draft syallbus.

A member queried engagement with special schools such as Frank Barnes School over the syllabus. The Professional Advisor said that she could liaise with special schools at their Forum about their needs and requirements with regard to Religious Education.

Members were informed that, if agreed by the meeting, the syllabus would then be submitted to the Cabinet Member for Best Start for Children & Families for formal approval on behalf of the Local Authority.

RESOLVED –

THAT Camden Agreed Syllabus Conference approve the syllabus.

There were no items of urgent business.