Fiona Arnold

Council: Wandsworth

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

1 meeting

Wandsworth Schools Forum Public

Wandsworth Council

The Wandsworth Schools Forum met to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant budget, free school meal trends, the Nursery Inclusion Project for All, and a responsive support officer project. Jared Brading from Sacred Heart RC (Battersea) and St Mary’s RC Primary Schools was elected as Vice Chair. The forum also approved the minutes from the meeting held on 30 June 2025 and noted future meeting dates.

October 13, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

8 decisions · Page 1 of 2

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

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

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: 1

Average per Month: 1.0

Decisions Recorded: 8