1. Was the funding allocated in the 2021-22 ‘ongoing commitments’ category of the central schools services block (CSSB) £2,685,644?
Yes
2. How much of that funding was allocated to the standing advisory council on religious education (SACRE) related spending and if relevant to ASC (Agreed Syllabus Conference) related spending?
None
3. How much money from the CSSB funding for 2021-2022 did you spend on:
(a) Democratic services to support SACRE meetings in 2021-2022 (e.g. a clerk)
None
(b) i. Professional support (A Religious Education specialist adviser or consultant to support the work of SACRE)
£18,000
ii. Who provides the specialist RE support to SACRE in 3(b)
RE specialist
(c) Support for schools, including CPD and training specifically for Religious Education and or Collective Worship
None
(d) Other costs
None
(e) Please explain what the amount in (d) was spent on.
Not applicable
4. (a) How much money from other funds outside the CSSB fund was used to support RE in schools?
None to the Council’s knowledge.
(b) what was the source(s) of the funds?
Not applicable
5.(a) In which academic year was your last agreed syllabus for RE published?
2019/20
(b) How much did it cost to complete?
We estimate it cost £25,000
6. (a) Where would a member of the public access your Agreed Syllabus for RE?
On the Devon SACRE website
(b) What is the weblink?
See response above
7. Who is the contact for SACRE business?
Yvette Welsh
8. What is their email address?
Yvette.Welsh@devon.gov.uk
9. How many meetings of SACRE were held in the academic year 2021-2022?
3
10. How many of those meetings were quorate?
3
11. Does your SACRE partner with any other SACRE?
No, not in any official sense, but Devon SACRE does work closely with other SACREs in the region.
12. If yes, which?
Torbay, Plymouth and Cornwall
13. What partnership activity is undertaken?
Developing the RE agreed syllabus, but also on guidance for collective worship in schools.
14. Are there any barriers to providing funding to fulfil your statutory duties in relation to SACRE and/or the Agreed Syllabus Conference that you want to tell us about?
No
15. Is there anything else you want to tell us?
No