Aretha Banton

Children's Services Scrutiny Panel Officer

Children's Services Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday, 7 July 2026

Ealing Schools Forum Officer

Ealing Schools Forum - Wednesday, 1 July 2026

Ealing Schools Forum Officer

Ealing Schools Forum - Wednesday, 29 April 2026 6.00 pm

The Ealing Schools Forum is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, with a key focus on the financial arrangements for schools in the upcoming academic year. A significant portion of the meeting's agenda is dedicated to discussing school funding for 2026-27, including proposals for the Scheme for Financing Schools and updates on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) reforms.

Ealing Schools Forum Officer

Ealing Schools Forum - Thursday, 22 January 2026 6.00 pm

The Ealing Schools Forum meeting scheduled for Thursday, 22 January 2026, was set to discuss the crucial topic of school funding for the 2026-27 academic year. The report pack provided to attendees outlined detailed proposals for the Early Years Block, Schools Block, High Needs Block, and Central School Services Block, alongside considerations for school balances and the implications of the Equality Act 2010.

Children's Services Scrutiny Panel Officer

Children's Services Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Children's Services Scrutiny Panel were scheduled to discuss SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) performance and the council's Early Help Strategy at their meeting. The discussion of SEND performance included progress following a Local Government Association (LGA) peer challenge review[^2], the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) review process, criteria for placements in Additionally Resourced Provisions (ARPs) and special schools, children on reduced timetables, pathways for early intervention, and community involvement. The Early Help Strategy discussion included a revised Children's Centre and outreach offer.