Heather Johnston

Schools Forum - Thursday, 22 October 2026 - 4.30 pm

Schools Forum - Wednesday, 24 June 2026 - 4.30 pm

The Schools Forum of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday 24 June 2026. The meeting agenda included discussion of the financial outlook for the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), including outturn positions for the 2025/26 financial year and funding updates for 2026/27. The agenda also covered plans for implementing national SEND reforms and the proposed work plan for the upcoming academic year.

Schools Forum - Thursday, 15th January, 2026 4.30 pm

The Schools Forum meeting scheduled for Thursday, 15 January 2026, was set to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for the 2026/27 academic year, including detailed funding settlements for the Schools, High Needs, and Early Years blocks. A significant portion of the agenda was dedicated to exploring options for de-delegation and funding for Lewisham Learning, a partnership aimed at improving school performance.

Schools Forum - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 4.30 pm

The Lewisham Schools Forum met to discuss an update on high needs, options for de-delegation and funding for Lewisham Learning, and to agree on the principles and approach for the 2026/27 schools funding submission to the Department for Education (DfE).

Schools Forum - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 4.30 pm

The Lewisham Council Schools Forum met virtually on 23 October 2025 to discuss school finances. The forum was scheduled to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), the Scheme for Financing Schools, and the Schools Finance Manual. The meeting also included updates on the DSG for 2024/25 and 2025/26.