Louise Grimley
Council: Hounslow
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
8 meetings · Page 1 of 2
Schools Forum - Monday, 23 February 2026 5:00 pm
The Schools Forum of Hounslow Council met on Monday 23 February 2026 to discuss the financial outlook for schools, including the Early Years and High Needs budgets for the upcoming academic year. The meeting also reviewed updates on the SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Programme and the council's forward plan.
Schools Forum - Monday, 19 January 2026 5:00 pm
The Schools Forum of Hounslow Council met on Monday, 19 January 2026, to discuss the financial outlook for schools in the borough. Key agenda items included the 2026/27 budget allocations for the Schools Block, Central Schools Services, and Early Years provision, alongside updates on the 2025/26 budget monitoring.
Schools Forum - Monday, 17 November 2025 5:00 pm
The Schools Forum meeting scheduled for Monday 17 November 2025 was set to cover a range of financial and operational matters concerning schools within the London Borough of Hounslow. Key discussions were expected to include the Schools Capital Maintenance Programme, school balances, financial sustainability initiatives, and updates on the Hounslow Education Partnership.
Schools Forum - Monday, 13 October 2025 5:00 pm
The Hounslow Council Schools Forum met on Monday 13 October 2025, to discuss school finances, budget updates, and future plans. The forum was scheduled to review school balances, discuss financial sustainability, and consult on school finance regulations. They were also expected to hear updates from the Director on SEND[^1] and alternative provision, and to review the forward plan.
Schools Forum - Monday, 7 July 2025 5:00 pm
The Hounslow Council Schools Forum met on 7 July 2025 to discuss school finances, membership, and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The forum was scheduled to review the 2024/25 budget outturn, school balances, and the scheme for financing schools. Members were also expected to discuss updates to the SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Programme, banded funding, and the forward plan.
Decisions from Meetings
8 decisions · Page 1 of 2
Forward Plan
From: Schools Forum - Monday, 3 February 2025 5:00 pm - February 03, 2025
...to note the forward plan.
Recommendations Approved
Any Other Business
From: Schools Forum - Monday, 3 February 2025 5:00 pm - February 03, 2025
...to approve the recommendations as there was no other urgent business to discuss.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the meeting held on 18th November 2024 and Matters Arising
From: Schools Forum - Monday, 3 February 2025 5:00 pm - February 03, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Apologies for Absence, Declarations of Interest and Any Other Communications from Members
From: Schools Forum - Monday, 3 February 2025 5:00 pm - February 03, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Finance Update
From: Schools Forum - Monday, 3 February 2025 5:00 pm - February 03, 2025
...to fund the delivery of various statutory duties for schools, the Schools Forum agreed on the council's proposals for the 2025/26 budget, including the AWPU rate, Falling Rolls fund, Minimum Funding Guarantee, transfer of funds between blocks, Central School Services Block allocation, early years hour rates, SENIF distribution, and de-delegation of budget for school improvement and support services.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 8
Average per Month: 0.5
Decisions Recorded: 8