Angela Scattergood

Schools Forum Officer

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) Committee Member

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.

Children and Young People Select Committee Officer

Children and Young People Select Committee - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People Select Committee met on 17 September to discuss early intervention and family support, data monitoring, and the committee's work programme. Councillors noted reports on the early intervention and family support services, and on data sharing developments. They also discussed priorities for the committee's upcoming work.

Schools Forum 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.

Schools Forum 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.