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5 meetings

13 Jul 2026

4:00 pm

Schools Forum - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 4.00 pm

The Schools Forum of Manchester Council met on Monday 13 July 2026. The meeting agenda included a discussion on the financial health of the city's schools, focusing on school balances and the proposed clawback of excessive funds. The forum was also schedule...

15 Jun 2026

4:00 pm

Schools Forum - Monday, 15 June 2026 - 4.00 pm

The Schools Forum of Manchester Council met on Monday 15 June 2026 to discuss the financial outturn of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for the 2025/26 academic year, proposed amendments to the Scheme for Financing Schools regarding academy conversion cost...

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The Schools Forum in Manchester provides professional advice to education decision-makers and ensures transparent resource deployment. It acts as a formal communication channel between the Council and schools regarding school funding.

The Forum has strategic oversight of all funding decisions affecting schools and is involved in annual consultations on the schools budget. This includes decisions related to pupils with Special Educational Needs, early years provision, revisions to the school financing scheme, central government grants, and free school meals arrangements. The Forum must be consulted on any proposed changes to the Council's school funding formula and their financial implications.

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