The Education Joint Committee of Ealing Council was scheduled to discuss the impact of a Department for Education funding miscalculation, alongside several union-led items concerning teacher workload and pay. Council-led discussions were planned on school disciplinary procedures, teacher pay review remits, and family leave policies.

Impact of Department for Education Funding Miscalculation

The committee was scheduled to consider the impact of a miscalculation by the Department for Education regarding the mainstream schools block of the Dedicated Schools Grant for the 2024-25 academic year. This miscalculation was estimated to result in a reduction of approximately £2.5 million for Ealing. The report pack indicated that the modelling and formula factor values for the local funding formula were due to be considered by the Ealing Schools Forum in November 2023 and January 2024.

Ealing NEU Workload Charter

Under the union-led items, the Ealing NEU Workload Charter was scheduled for discussion. This was linked to concerns about falling school roles, funding, and potential redundancies.

Falling Roles, Funding & Consequential Possible Redundancies

The committee was set to discuss the implications of declining school rolls and associated funding challenges, and the potential for consequential redundancies.

Minimum Service Levels

Another union-led item scheduled for discussion was the topic of Minimum Service Levels.

Review of Model Disciplinary Procedure for Schools

From the council's side, a review of the Model Disciplinary Procedure for schools was on the agenda.

School Teachers Review Body Remit Letter from the Secretary of State for 2024

The committee was also scheduled to consider the School Teachers Review Body Remit Letter from the Secretary of State for 2024. This remit letter outlines the scope of issues the review body can consider when making recommendations on teachers' pay and conditions.

Pregnancy and Family Leave Protection from Redundancy

Finally, a council-led item concerning Pregnancy and Family Leave Protection from Redundancy was scheduled for discussion.

The meeting was scheduled to be held virtually and broadcast on the council's YouTube channel. The attendees included Co-Chairs Mandy Hudson and Councillor Kamaljit Kaur Nagpal (Cabinet Member for Decent Living Incomes), alongside Councillors Arwel Jones, Neetu Malhi, Matija Milovanovic, Stefan Simms, Dave Woods, Councillor Grace Quansah, Councillor Hodan Haili, Councillor Gregory Stafford, and Councillor Mohinder Midha. Other attendees listed were Amanda Calver, Councillor Julian Gallant, Julie Lewis, Mark Nelson, Tamara Quinn, and Jack Roberts.