The Schools Forum in Devon is a body composed of representatives from schools, academies, and other educational providers. It serves both as a consultative body and a decision-making body on various educational funding and operational matters.
The forum is consulted on changes to the local funding formula, minimum funding guarantee operations, school contracts, and arrangements for pupils with special educational needs. It makes decisions regarding the allocation of the Dedicated Schools Grant, the carry-forward of central spending deficits, de-delegation of funding from maintained schools, and changes to financial management schemes. The forum is also consulted on all educational issues affecting young people aged 0-19.