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AGREED to note the information provided and that a balanced approach and cooperation between children, parents, and the extent community was required on this issue. A letter would also be written to The Presbyterian Church of Wales requesting a new Member to represent them on SACRE. It was suggested that Rev Guto Gwynfor could be an option.
The Meeting commenced with Rev Aled Davies leading the Committee in prayer. It was reported that this would be the last meeting for Rev Aled Davies as he would be leaving the area; as he has been appointed as a Reverend for The Presbyterian Church of Wales in London. All present thanked him for his work and wished him well for the future.
Councillor Ifan Davies, Keith Henson, Ceris Jones together with Mrs Alwen Roberts, Prof Densil Morgan, Rev Mark Ansell and Professor Catrin Williams apologised for their inability to attend the meeting.
It was AGREED to confirm as a true record the Minutes of the Meeting of the Standing Advisory Council held on 31 March 2023. Matters arising None.
An update was provided on the membership of the committee to include the Representatives from the Religious Denomination, Local Authority and Co-opted Members. It was also reported that Ms Medi James had withdrawn her interest in becoming a Member of the Committee due to changes in her circumstances, therefore a further letter would be sent to the Quakers requesting a new member to attend on their behalf. A letter would also be written to The Presbyterian Church of Wales requesting a new Member to represent them on SACRE. It was suggested that Rev Guto Gwynfor could be an option.
A letter had been received from Mr Colin Partridge outlining his background as requested. It was agreed to invite him to the next meeting of the committee.
Decision as recorded
AGREED to note the information provided and that a balanced approach and cooperation between children, parents, and the extent community was required on this issue. A letter would also be written to The Presbyterian Church of Wales requesting a new Member to represent them on SACRE. It was suggested that Rev Guto Gwynfor could be an option.
The Chairman welcomed to the meeting Mrs Laurie Hughes, Wellbeing Advisory Teacher to provide information on the recent changes to Sex Education and the introduction of RSE in Curriculum for Wales(CfW). This was to ensure that as a Local Authority (LA) they had suitable RSE policy that could be adopted and adapted by schools to support them in embedding the new curriculum and provide support, information, consistency and clarity. She presented the following information in her power point presentation:- • Background • What is RESE? • Policy Content • Current Situation • Support to Schools Following discussion on the content of the presentation, it was AGREED to note the information provided and that a balanced approach and cooperation between children, parents, and the extent community was required on this issue. A letter would also be written to The Presbyterian Church of Wales requesting a new Member to represent them on SACRE. It was suggested that Rev Guto Gwynfor could be an option.
Consideration was given to the numbers studying Religious Education. Member of the opinion that the figures were positive, and it was agreed that this data could be used to evaluate the position in relation to the number studying the subject in future years.
An update on the recent WASACRE meeting was provided by the Corporate Manager – School Improvement School Services. It was agreed to note the current position
The Chairman welcomed to the meeting Mr Llifon Ellis, Strategic Head of e-ysgol to make a presentation on E-sgol. Members thanked him for an informative presentation.
Consideration was given to the numbers studying Religious Education. Member of the opinion that the figures were positive, and it was agreed that this data could be used to evaluate the position in relation to the number studying the subject in future years.
• To request information from Professor Catrin Williams on the resources on offer by universities to assist with the new curriculum • An update by Miss Nia Jones on Aberaeron Year 9 pupils’ trip to Poland • Pupils address the committee on their experience of studying RE • Update on Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE) Mr Lyndon Lloyd MBE stated that Ceredigion had the highest number of children in poverty. It was reported that Mr Gareth Lewis, Deprivation and Rural Challenges Co-ordinator was responsible for this work in the authority and to contact him direct with his concerns.
It was agreed that the next meeting would be held on Thursday, 09 November 2023 at 930am.
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