A SACRE (Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education) is a permanent, statutory local body required by law in the UK to advise local authorities on religious education (RE) and collective worship in maintained schools. 

Key Functions

• Advisory Role: Advises the local council on methods of teaching, classroom materials, and teacher training for RE and collective worship.
• Syllabus Oversight: Monitors the locally agreed RE syllabus, which must be reviewed every five years.  – WF currently reviewing the RE syllabus for 2026-2031
• Annual Reporting: Publishes an annual report detailing its activities and progress in local schools. 

The Havens would like to invite Children’s Social Care professionals across London boroughs to join one of our free online awareness sessions on Child Sexual Abuse and Haven Pathways.

We understand that child sexual abuse and exploitation can have a long-lasting impact on children and young people. These sessions are designed to improve professionals’ awareness of the support available, strengthen confidence in decision-making and provide greater clarity around referral pathways.

The Havens provides the specialist forensic service Pan London for children and young people following sexual assault. Our role complements the work of local Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) hubs, which provide important non-forensic assessment and support.

Understanding the distinction between these services — and knowing when, how and where to refer — is essential to ensuring children and young people access the right care at the right time.