Esther White

Schools Forum - Monday, 28 September 2026 - 4:00 pm

Schools Forum - Monday, 29 June 2026 - 3:30 pm

The Kingston upon Thames Schools Forum meeting scheduled for 29 June 2026 was set to cover a range of critical financial and planning matters affecting local schools. Key discussions were anticipated regarding school place planning, the financial outturn for the 2025/26 academic year, and the budget setting process for 2026/27. The forum was also scheduled to review the SEND Futures Plan, which outlines reforms for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and the Scheme for Financing Schools.

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.