Charlotte Veale
Council: Kingston upon Thames
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Schools Forum - Monday 26 January 2026 3:30 pm
The Kingston Schools Forum met on Monday 26 January 2026 to discuss the financial outlook for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 academic years, with a significant focus on the High Needs Block and Early Years funding. Key decisions included noting the projected overspend in the High Needs Block for 2025/26 and agreeing to proposed budget allocations and funding rates for the 2026/27 academic year, including adjustments to early years funding. The Forum also received updates on the SEND Futures Plan and the progress of various workstreams aimed at improving SEND services and financial sustainability.
Schools Forum - Monday 15 December 2025 4:30 pm, NEW
The Kingston upon Thames Schools Forum met to discuss and vote on a funding model for secondary alternative provision places at Malden Oaks. The forum was asked to consider three options relating to the number of places to fund, and how to divide the funding between the High Needs Block[^1] and the Schools Block[^2].
Schools Forum - Monday 17 November 2025 3:30 pm
The Kingston upon Thames Schools Forum met on Monday 17 November 2025 to discuss significant financial updates and budget consultations for the upcoming academic years. Key discussions included a substantial in-year overspend in the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), particularly within the High Needs Block, and the development of the 2026/27 budget. The forum also received updates on the High Needs Subgroup, including progress on the Cluster Model project and a verbal update on the subgroup's terms of reference.
Schools Forum - Monday 29 September 2025 3:30 pm
The Kingston upon Thames Schools Forum met on 29 September 2025 to discuss school finances and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services in the borough. The forum was scheduled to discuss the 2025/26 financial year, the proposed budget for 2026/27, and updates to the SEND Futures Plan. Attendees were expected to have read the meeting materials in advance due to the length of the agenda.
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 14
Average per Month: 0.3
Decisions Recorded: 0 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.