Madhu Bhachu

Children's Services Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday, 7 July 2026 7.00 pm

The Children's Services Scrutiny Panel of Ealing Council met on Tuesday 07 July 2026 to discuss the operational framework for the upcoming year, alongside updates on key programmes aimed at improving outcomes for children and families. Discussions were scheduled to cover the Families First Partnership Programme and the Best Start in Life initiative, with a focus on their progress, impact, and future implementation.

Ealing Schools Forum - Wednesday, 1 July 2026

The Ealing Schools Forum was scheduled to discuss the financial outlook for schools in the borough, including the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) outturn for the previous financial year and projected funding for the next three academic years. A key focus was the financial health of individual schools, with a review of school balances and deficit recovery plans.

Ealing Schools Forum - Wednesday, 29 April 2026 - 6.00 pm

The Ealing Schools Forum was scheduled to discuss the proposed school funding for the 2026-27 academic year, including the Scheme for Financing Schools and updates on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) reforms. The forum was also set to review the current membership of the Ealing Schools Forum.

Ealing Schools Forum - Thursday, 22 January 2026 6.00 pm

The Ealing Schools Forum meeting scheduled for Thursday, 22 January 2026, was set to discuss the crucial topic of school funding for the 2026-27 academic year. The report pack provided to attendees outlined detailed proposals for the Early Years Block, Schools Block, High Needs Block, and Central School Services Block, alongside considerations for school balances and the implications of the Equality Act 2010.

Ealing Schools Forum - Thursday, 20 November 2025 6.00 pm

The Ealing Schools Forum was scheduled to meet to discuss school funding for the 2026-27 financial year. The meeting was also scheduled to cover updates on early years funding, school block funding, and high needs funding pressures. Additionally, the forum was expected to make decisions regarding the growth fund, education function allocations, de-delegation of services, and centrally retained expenditure.