Angela Scattergood

Committee Officer

Schools Forum - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 4.30 pm

The Lewisham Council Schools Forum met to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), a work plan for the coming year, and premature retirement and redundancy costs for schools. The forum was also scheduled to welcome new representatives and receive a verbal update on the High Needs Block.

Committee Officer

Decision Sheet, Schools Forum - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 4.30 pm

The Schools Forum met on Thursday to discuss a range of financial and strategic issues affecting schools in Lewisham. These included the Dedicated Schools Grant outturn position, premature retirement costs, and the Schools Forum work plan. The forum also received a verbal update on the High Needs Block.

Standing Advisory Council of Religious Education (SACRE)

Standing Advisory Council of Religious Education (SACRE) - Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 6.30 pm

The Lewisham Standing Advisory Council of Religious Education (SACRE) met to discuss the Agreed Syllabus Conference, feedback from the NASACRE Conference and AGM, and the Young Mayor's project. The meeting was also scheduled to include discussion of Holocaust Memorial Day, and a review of the SACRE and ASC Code of Conduct.

Children and Young People Select Committee

Children and Young People Select Committee - Tuesday, 10th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People Select Committee were scheduled to discuss budget savings, the findings of a Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) investigation, and a recent Ofsted focused visit, as well as agreeing their work programme for the coming year.

Standing Advisory Council of Religious Education (SACRE)

Standing Advisory Council of Religious Education (SACRE) - Thursday, 27th March, 2025 6.15 pm

The Lewisham Standing Advisory Council of Religious Education (SACRE) met on 27 March 2025 to discuss religious education (RE) at St Bartholomew's CE Primary School, the role of Lewisham's Young Mayor, and the adoption of a self-evaluation tool for schools. The meeting also included a review of the previous meeting's minutes and an update on the Agreed Syllabus Conference (ASC).