Chris Ward

Schools Forum - Tuesday, 30 June 2026 - 1.30 pm

The Schools Forum met on Tuesday 30 June 2026 to discuss the Dedicated Schools Budget (DSG) revenue monitoring for the 2025-26 academic year and to review savings plans for 2026-27. Key discussions included noting the financial outturn for the previous year, which showed a deficit, and reviewing proposed changes to the terms of reference for the School Specific Contingency Fund.

Children’s & Education Select Committee - Thursday, 18 June 2026 - 2.00 pm

The Children's & Education Select Committee of Buckinghamshire Council met on Thursday 18 June 2026 to discuss national reforms impacting children's services, the implications of the Schools White Paper, and an update on the Ofsted ILACS Improvement Plan. The committee also reviewed performance monitoring data and the council's work programme.

Standards and General Purposes Committee - Thursday, 23 April 2026 - 2.00 pm

The Standards and General Purposes Committee of Buckinghamshire Council met on Thursday 23 April 2026 to review the annual report on Member Code of Conduct complaints for the 2025/26 municipal year. The committee discussed the significant increase in complaints received, particularly concerning parish and town councillors, and explored ways to improve transparency, training, and the overall handling of such matters.

Schools Forum - Tuesday, 21 April 2026 - 1.30 pm

The Schools Forum of Buckinghamshire Council met on Tuesday 21 April 2026 to discuss the Dedicated Schools Budget (DSG) and the High Needs Budget. Key discussions included the projected deficit for the 2025-26 financial year, the updated High Needs Budget for 2026-27, and the implications of the government's SEND reform announcements.

Schools Forum - Tuesday, 24th March, 2026 1.30 pm

The Schools Forum of Buckinghamshire Council was scheduled to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for the 2025-26 financial year and the High Needs Budget for 2026-27. The meeting also included an update on the Early Years Block funding.