The Schools Forum of Staffordshire Council was scheduled to consider updates on school budgets, discuss the financial implications of the High Needs Block, and review the current work programme. The meeting's agenda also included a report on Notional SEN Funding and Delegated Funding.

School Budgets Update

A report was scheduled to be presented to the Schools Forum providing an update on school budgets. This update would cover the financial position of schools within Staffordshire and any relevant changes or projections for the upcoming period. The report aimed to inform the forum about the current financial landscape for educational institutions in the area.

High Needs Block (HNB) Schools Forum Report

The Schools Forum was due to review a report concerning the High Needs Block (HNB). This block of funding is allocated to local authorities to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 0-25. The report was expected to detail the financial management and allocation of these funds, outlining any challenges or proposals related to supporting vulnerable pupils.

Notional SEN Funding and Delegated Funding

The meeting was scheduled to discuss Notional SEN Funding and Delegated Funding. Notional SEN funding is the amount of a school's core budget that is expected to be used to support pupils with SEN. Delegated funding refers to the money that local authorities allocate to schools for their day-to-day running costs, including those related to special educational needs. The report on this topic was intended to provide clarity on how these funds are calculated and distributed to schools.

Current Work Programme

The Schools Forum was scheduled to review its current work programme. This would involve an examination of the ongoing and planned activities of the forum, ensuring that its priorities align with the needs of Staffordshire's schools and pupils. The review would likely cover progress on existing initiatives and consider any new items to be added to the agenda.