Elaine Smith

Council: Wandsworth

Committees: Wandsworth Schools Forum (Officer)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

7 meetings · Page 2 of 2

Wandsworth Schools Forum

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.

July 01, 2024
Wandsworth Schools Forum Officer

Wandsworth Schools Forum - Monday, 8 January 2024 - 4.30 p.m.

January 08, 2024

Decisions from Meetings

13 decisions · Page 1 of 3

FY 2025-26 High Needs Budget

From: Agenda and minutes - December 01, 2025

... to note the report for information regarding the FY 2025-26 High Needs Budget, which includes a total allocation of £70.572 million, proposed changes in commissioned places, and a 0.5% increase in top-up rates for special schools, resource provisions, and mainstream schools.

Recommendations Approved

Future Meeting Dates

From: Agenda and minutes - December 01, 2025

...to note the scheduled dates for future Schools Forum meetings between May 2025 and May 2026.

Recommendations Approved

SEN Support Fund and Enhanced Transition Project Update

From: Agenda and minutes - December 01, 2025

... the proposed expenditure for the SEN Support Fund and Enhanced Transition Project was approved, and updates were noted.

Recommendations Approved

Welcome and Apologies

From: Agenda and minutes - December 01, 2025

...to note the apologies for absence from Adrian Hughes, Dionne Morris, and Lisa Fenaroli.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes - 13th January 2025

From: Agenda and minutes - December 01, 2025

...to approve the minutes from the Schools Forum meeting held on January 13th, 2025, as a correct record.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 7

Average per Month: 0.2

Decisions Recorded: 13