Angela Scattergood
Council: Lewisham
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
20 meetings · Page 1 of 4
Schools Forum - Thursday, 15th January, 2026 4.30 pm
The Schools Forum meeting scheduled for Thursday, 15 January 2026, was set to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for the 2026/27 academic year, including detailed funding settlements for the Schools, High Needs, and Early Years blocks. A significant portion of the agenda was dedicated to exploring options for de-delegation and funding for Lewisham Learning, a partnership aimed at improving school performance.
Schools Forum - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 4.30 pm
The Lewisham Schools Forum met to discuss an update on high needs, options for de-delegation and funding for Lewisham Learning, and to agree on the principles and approach for the 2026/27 schools funding submission to the Department for Education (DfE).
Standing Advisory Council of Religious Education (SACRE) - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 6.30 pm
The Lewisham Standing Advisory Council of Religious Education (SACRE) meeting on 25 November 2025 was scheduled to cover a range of topics, including a safeguarding update, a review of RE teaching hours, and a discussion on the curriculum and assessment review. Attendees were also expected to discuss what makes a good SACRE member.
Schools Forum - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 4.30 pm
The Lewisham Council Schools Forum met virtually on 23 October 2025 to discuss school finances. The forum was scheduled to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), the Scheme for Financing Schools, and the Schools Finance Manual. The meeting also included updates on the DSG for 2024/25 and 2025/26.
Standing Advisory Council of Religious Education (SACRE) - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 6.30 pm
The Standing Advisory Council of Religious Education (SACRE) met on 21 October 2025, at Emmanuel Church, Lee. The agenda included a safeguarding update, discussion of Holocaust Memorial Day 2026, and an update on Inter Faith Week 2025. The meeting also included an opportunity for members to discuss current events and their impact on local communities.
Decisions from Meetings
19 decisions · Page 3 of 4
Minutes of previous meeting
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Tuesday, 10th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 10, 2025
...to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 1 April 2025 as an accurate record.
Recommendations Approved
Responses to Referrals to Mayor and Cabinet
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 23rd January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 23, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Children's services improvement
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 23rd January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 23, 2025
...to address the high vacancy rate among children's social workers and its impact on service quality, they recommended that the Mayor and Cabinet review the ongoing corporate recruitment controls.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of interest
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 23rd January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 23, 2025
...to note the declarations of interest from Cllr Paschoud regarding the Ravensbourne Project, Cllr Lahai-Taylor as a council-appointed school governor, Mons Rothon as Chair of the governing body of Christ the King, and Cllr Moore's past employment with V6.
Recommendations Approved
Lewisham Safeguarding Children Partnership Annual Report 2023/24
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 23rd January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 23, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 20
Average per Month: 1.0
Decisions Recorded: 19