9 meetings
Schools Forum - Thursday, 9 July 2026 - 2:00pm
The Schools Forum of Staffordshire Council met on Thursday 09 July 2026 to discuss the council's school budget, the high needs block, and various funding allocations. The forum agreed to add local government reorganisation to the work programme as a standin...
Schools Forum - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 2:00pm
The Schools Forum meeting on 26 March 2026 discussed the 2026-27 school budgets, including updates on central provisions, individual school budgets, and early years funding. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the High Needs Block, address...
Schools Forum - Thursday 22nd January 2026 2:00pm
The Schools Forum meeting on 22 January 2026 discussed the allocation of funding for the upcoming academic year, with a significant focus on the pressures within the high-needs block. Decisions were made regarding the transfer of funds and the approach to s...
Schools Forum - Thursday 13th November 2025 2:00pm
The Schools Forum of Staffordshire Council met on Thursday 13 November 2025, discussing significant financial challenges and the provision of various educational services. Key decisions included the continued de-delegation of funding for the Primary Behavio...
Schools Forum - Thursday 10th July 2025 2:00pm
34 attendees · 14 documents · 1 media file
Schools Forum - Thursday 3rd April 2025 2:00pm
The Staffordshire Schools Forum met to discuss and approve the school budget for 2025-26, including funding for early years and high needs provisions, and to review the high needs block deficit management plan. The forum also received updates on notices of ...
Schools Forum - Thursday 23rd January 2025 2:00pm
35 attendees · 17 documents · 1 media file
Schools Forum - Thursday 14th November 2024 2:00pm
40 attendees · 13 documents · 1 media file
Schools Forum - Thursday 11th July 2024 2:00pm
37 attendees · 12 documents · 1 media file
The Schools Forum is a consultative and decision-making body representing schools and academies in Staffordshire on matters concerning the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG). It advises on changes to the local funding formula, minimum funding guarantees, and new contracts affecting schools. The forum also makes decisions on how DSG funding is retained centrally for specific services, the carry-forward of deficits, and proposals to de-delegate funding from maintained schools. Its remit includes arrangements for pupils with special educational needs and early years provision, impacting schools, academies, and early years providers.
