Gareth Evans
Council: Wandsworth
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
29 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Wandsworth Schools Forum - Monday, 6 July 2026 - 4.30 p.m.
Wandsworth Schools Forum - Monday, 18 May 2026 - 4.30 p.m.
Wandsworth Schools Forum - Monday, 11 May 2026 - 4.30 p.m.
Wandsworth Schools Forum - Monday, 16 March 2026 - 4.30 p.m.
The Wandsworth Schools Forum meeting scheduled for 16 March 2026 was set to discuss the High Needs Budget for the upcoming financial year, alongside updates on therapy services and various special educational needs support projects. The forum was also scheduled to review its own membership structure for the period 2026-2030.
Wandsworth Council
The Wandsworth Schools Forum meeting scheduled for 12 January 2026 was set to discuss the financial framework for the upcoming academic year, including proposals for the schools block funding formula, early years budgets, and de-delegation of funds. The forum was also scheduled to review the central school services block budget and projections for the growth fund.
Decisions from Meetings
58 decisions · Page 3 of 12
Free School Meal (FSM) Trends
From: Wandsworth Council - October 13, 2025
Wandsworth Schools Forum noted the report for information on 13/10/2025. The report detailed trends in pupil numbers and Free School Meal (FSM) eligibility. It highlighted that schools with the highest FSM rates have experienced the largest falls in pupil numbers.
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
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
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: 29
Average per Month: 0.3
Decisions Recorded: 58