Agenda

To receive apologies from Members of the Forum.

Members to declare any personal and financial interests in items on the agenda. Attention is drawn to the Council’s Constitution; the Council’s Code of Conduct and associated advice.

Members are requested to confirm as an accurate record the Minutes of the meeting held on 11 December 2024.

No motion or discussion may take place upon the Minutes except as to their accuracy, and any question on this point will be determined by a majority of the Members of the body attending who were present when the matter in question was decided. Once confirmed, with or without amendment, the person presiding will sign the Minutes

To consider any matters arising.

Schools Forum is asked to note the latest DSG funding arrangements for the 2025-26 Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), the Central Schools Services Block and the Early Years Block

Schools Forum is asked to note and decide the latest funding arrangements for 2025-26 announced by the DfE and the preferred option to implement for the 2025/26 National Funding Formula for Schools. The decision will form the basis of the Authority Proforma Tool (APT) submitted to the DfE by 22 January 2025

Schools Forum is asked to note the current position of the 2024-25 Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG).

Schools Forum is asked to decide on the proposed budget allocations of the 2025/26 Central School Services Block (CSSB) within the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG).

Schools Forum is asked to note the current position of the 2024-25 DSG High Needs Block.

To note the attendance at the meetings of the Forum.

To consider any other business