Agenda

This Energy Policy sets a new target of a 20%  reduction in carbon emissions over 5 years across corporate sites; this includes school. This paper looks at the policy.

This item is split into two papers

A)    Catering contract -  the report is not shown in these papers but will be sent separately as it contains commercially sensitive information.  It is a copy of the Mayor and Cabinet Report of the 19 March which looks at the tendering arrangement for the catering contract.

B)    Universal Free Meals offer -  this paper considers the announcements to date and the likely financial impact.

The purpose of this report is to consider the DSG budget monitoring position and the balances held on the Schools Forum mutual funds.

To update the Forum on the final budget settlement and to agree the approach to completing the individual school budget return required by the DFE.

This paper looks at paying more of the cash advance to schools at the start of the year.

This considers amendments to the Scheme in light of directed revisions from the Secretary of State as well as changes to purchasing limits contained in the Manual.

This paper looks at the report being considered by the Children and Young People Select Committee.

Annual Internal Audit Report

Health & Safety Report

Absence Report – guidance for schools absences reported with no reasons attached

Dates of Future Meetings

19 June 2014

25 September 2014

11 December 2014

15 January 2015 (Reserve date if needed to discuss budget)

19 March 2015

All meetings 4.30 to 6.30