Chris Spencer

Schools Forum Officer

Schools Forum - Tuesday 24th June, 2025 4.00 pm

The Barnet Council Schools Forum was scheduled to convene on 24 June 2025, to discuss a range of financial and strategic issues affecting schools in the borough. Key topics included updates on the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) outturn, maintained school balances, the Schools Budget Support Grant (SBSG), and the Scheme for Financing Schools, as well as updates on the High Needs Block (HNB) and SEND provision.

Health & Wellbeing Board

Health & Wellbeing Board - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 9.30 am

The Health & Wellbeing Board was scheduled to meet on Thursday 22 May 2025 to discuss a range of topics, including the approval of the final Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy, updates on the implementation of the current strategy, an overview of NHS strategic estates in Barnet, and the work of the Combating Drugs Partnership Board. The meeting was also scheduled to include updates on communicable diseases and North Central London's population health and integrated care strategy.

Barnet Children's Partnership Board

Barnet Children's Partnership Board - Thursday 24th April, 2025 4.30 pm

The Barnet Children's Partnership Board met to discuss education standards, receive updates from young people, and review the borough's culture strategy. The board agreed the minutes of the previous meeting and discussed action plans to support schools in addressing gaps in improvement levels. Members also received updates on Ofsted visits and the appointment process for a permanent Director of Children’s Services.

Schools Forum

Schools Forum - Tuesday 25th March, 2025 4.00 pm

Council

Budget Council, Council - Tuesday 4th March, 2025 7.00 pm

The Council agreed to adopt the new Local Plan, approved the 2025/26 budget and the associated 4.98% rise in Council Tax, and appointed Cath Shaw as the new Chief Executive.