Schools Forum

Schools Forum acts as a consultative body and a decision making body. It acts in a consultative role for:  

·       Changes to the local funding formula

·       Proposed changes to the operation of the minimum funding guarantee

·       Changes to or new contracts affecting schools

·       Arrangements for pupils with special educational needs, in pupil referral units and in early years provision.   The forum handles decisions on:  

·       How much funding may be retained within the DSG for particular service areas

·       Any proposed carry forward of deficits on central spend from one year to the next

·       Proposals to de-delegate funding from mainland primary and secondary schools for specified responsibilities

·       Changes to the scheme of financial management.   Meeting Agenda and Minutes from 2017 to July 2025 can be found on the Schools forum meetings web page.   More information for new members can be found on the Isle of Wight Council website.