Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE)
SACRE is the body that decides how religious education (RE) is taught in schools.
The content of RE in schools is determined by the local SACRE, which produces the syllabus for RE in both North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire.
Representatives
SACRE is made up of representatives from four groups:
- representatives from Christian denominations (other than the Church of England) and other religious denominations, and non-religious worldviews in North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire
- the Church of England
- associations representing teachers
the council - co-opted members
SACRE is also responsible for advising schools on matters relating to collective worship. This is dealt with separately and is not part of RE teaching.
SACRE's work
All members are invited to take an active role in meetings by sharing insights about the community they represent and relaying information from SACRE to their colleagues and communities.
We focus on supporting and promoting Religious Education in schools throughout North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire.
We welcome new members to join us.
Agreed syllabus
We have an agreed syllabus for 2025 to 2030. The overview explains what is taught and when this is taught within different year groups.
Teachers from Northamptonshire schools can access the teaching units provided alongside this agreed syllabus through ConnectEd or by emailing [email protected].
Newsletters
Newsletters are designed for teachers to access news, information and training opportunities about religious education. Subscribe by emailing [email protected].
Religious trips and visitors
RE Hubs provides contact details for accredited school speakers.
As with any visitors to your setting, please follow your schools safeguarding measures. Any unregulated activity should be supervised by staff at all times.
Contact
Email any queries to [email protected].
Last updated 16 May 2025