This training session is for anyone working or volunteering with children, or within agencies that deliver services to children in Waltham Forest, and aims to highlight the role of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) in managing concerns about suitability and allegations, as well as to develop understanding of the processes for managing allegations against professionals; by the end of the session, participants will have increased confidence in knowing what to do when presented with a child safeguarding allegation against a professional. 

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. 

Membership Structure

• In England, a SACRE is made up of four representative groups:
• Group A: Christian denominations (other than the Church of England) and other local faith and belief traditions.
• Group B: The Church of England.
• Group C: Teacher professional associations.
• Group D: Local authority councillors and representatives.