Fiona Arnold
Council: Wandsworth
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
1 meeting
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.
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