Agenda

The purpose of this report is to agree the principle and approach for the 2023/24 schools funding – Authority Proforma Tool (APT) submission to the Department for Education (DfE).

The report presents funding options for consideration by Schools Forum to inform the future of Lewisham Learning.

Appendix 1 – Reforming How Local Authorities School Functions Are Funded

Appendix 2 – Schools Causing Concern – Guidance – Update - Representations

Verbal update to Schools Forum on:-  

·         Delivering Best Value (DfE)

·         Mitigation Plan – update

·         Resource Base Funding

Future meetings

19 January 2023 (provisional date)

All meetings will be held between 16.30 and 18.30 virtually

Sub Group meetings