Agenda

First of four reports. The purpose of this report is to provide schools forum with details of the overall DSG funding settlement for 2024/25, and any updates on other grants.

    This is the second of four reports. The purpose of this report is to consider options for finalising the APT submission to the DfE on the 22^nd January 2024.

    This report also requires Schools Forum to consider and agree the levels of de-delegation for 2024/25.

This is the third of four reports. This report details the funding associated with the delivery of the Early Years Agenda, which is currently being extended in line with DfE policy changes.

The report will be supplemented by a verbal update from the Head of Early Years as to the implementation and support of the national policy.

This is the fourth of four reports and focuses on the High Needs Block. The report provides detail around the funding but also supporting data on SEN needs.

The report will be supplemented by a presentation which focuses on feedback from the High Needs Working group, including the DBV submission.

Purpose of this report is to note the change in membership arising from the recasting following the academisation of six schools.

Action for representatives to agree nominations.

Future meetings

2024/25 dates tbc

All meetings to be held 16.30 to 18.30, remotely.

Sub Group meetings