Deborah Johnson
Council: Wandsworth
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
18 meetings · Page 3 of 4
Agenda
The Children's Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the rising demand for education, health and care plans (EHCPs) and the council's 'Back to School 2025' programme, which supports schools, pupils, and families. A task and finish group is exploring the reasons behind the increase in EHCPs, while the 'Back to School 2025' programme is rolling out initiatives like Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and the Apple Schools Programme.
Agenda and decisions
The Wandsworth Schools Forum was scheduled to meet to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant recovery strategy, school balances, and the potential use of AV1 robots to support children with medical needs. The meeting was also scheduled to review the minutes from the previous meeting and note future meeting dates.
Agenda and draft minutes
The Schools Forum noted all of the reports that were presented to it. The Forum received updates on the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) position, the Nursery Inclusion Project for All (NIPA), investment in therapies for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and the arrangements for school insurance.
Agenda and decisions
Wandsworth Schools Forum received a report on the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) budget, which is forecast to be overspent, and discussed the findings of a review into services for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The Forum noted the DSG Forecast and agreed to discuss it again at their next meeting in the autumn.
Wandsworth Schools Forum - Monday, 8 January 2024 - 4.30 p.m.
Decisions from Meetings
22 decisions · Page 1 of 5
Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) Budget Monitoring FY 2025-26
From: Wandsworth Council - October 13, 2025
... to note the report providing a breakdown of the forecast expenditure for FY 2025-26 within the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) budget, particularly focusing on the High Needs Block.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Vice Chair
From: Wandsworth Council - October 13, 2025
...to elect Jared Brading from Sacred Heart RC (Battersea) and St Mary’s RC Primary Schools as Vice Chair.
Recommendations Approved
Nursery Inclusion Project for All (NIPA) - Update
From: Wandsworth Council - October 13, 2025
Wandsworth Schools Forum noted the report for information on 13/10/2025. The report provided an update on the Nursery Inclusion Project for All (NIPA) and its impact during the 24/25 academic year. It detailed progress across various areas including pupil outcomes, financial updates, and lessons learned for the upcoming year.
Recommendations Approved
Future Meeting Dates
From: Wandsworth Council - October 13, 2025
...to note the scheduled future meeting dates of the Schools Forum on December 1st, 2025, January 12th, 2026, March 16th, 2026, and May 11th, 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Responsive Supported Officer
From: Wandsworth Council - October 13, 2025
Wandsworth Schools Forum noted the report for information on 13 October 2025. The report detailed a proposed Responsive Support Offer for children up to age 12. This offer will be funded for one year to test demand and resource requirements.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 18
Average per Month: 0.4
Decisions Recorded: 22