Adrian Loades

Redbridge Schools Forum Officer

Redbridge Schools Forum - Thursday, 19 March 2026 - 10.00 a.m.

The Redbridge Schools Forum meeting scheduled for 19 March 2026 was set to cover a range of financial and strategic matters concerning the borough's schools. Key discussions were expected to focus on the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) allocations for the upcoming academic years, school budget monitoring, and the High Needs Block funding. Significant attention was also anticipated for updates on the Local Area SEND reforms and the associated financial implications.

Health and Wellbeing Board Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 23 February 2026 - 2.15 p.m.

The Health and Wellbeing Board meeting scheduled for 23 February 2026 was set to cover a range of critical public health and social care issues. Key discussions were planned around the impact of the closure of Richard House Children's Hospice, an update on the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Priority Action Plan, and the Annual Public Health Report for 2025/26. The meeting also included updates on various health and social care systems, including public health, adult social care, and hospital services.

Committee Member

Redbridge Council

The Redbridge Health and Wellbeing Board was scheduled to meet on 17 November 2025 to discuss a range of health and social care issues in the borough. The agenda included updates on social care and health systems, the system strategy and commissioning intentions, safeguarding partnership annual reports, and the Better Care Fund[^1].

Committee Member

Redbridge Council

The Redbridge Health and Wellbeing Board met on 15 September 2025, and members approved the publication of the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment and noted the findings of the Substance Use Health Needs Assessment, endorsing the progression of work in this area. The board also received verbal updates on public health, adult social care and community health, the Redbridge Borough Partnership, the voluntary and community sector, and Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Trust (BHRUT) Hospitals.

Committee Officer

Redbridge Council

The Redbridge Schools Forum met to discuss school funding, budget allocations, and financial monitoring, as well as updates to the school organisation plan. The forum was also scheduled to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant outturn for 2024-25, and the grant allocations for 2025-26. Additionally, the forum was set to review the activities of the High Needs Funding sub-group and the 2025/26 High Needs Block position.