Marilyn Hunt

Schools Forum Committee Member

Schools Forum - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 9.00 am

The Schools Forum of Shropshire Council met on Thursday, 22 January 2026, to discuss school funding arrangements for the upcoming academic year and the ongoing financial challenges within the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG). Key decisions included the approval of the National Funding Formula (NFF) for 2026-27, with a commitment to transfer up to 0.5% of the Schools Block to the High Needs Block, and the approval of proposals for the Central School Services Block (CSSB).

Schools Forum Committee Member

Schools Forum - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 8.30 am

The Shropshire Council Schools Forum met to discuss school funding arrangements for the upcoming financial year. The forum agreed to recommend the transfer of any remaining balance, up to 0.5% of the Schools Block, into the High Needs Block after fully funding individual schools in line with the national funding formula (NFF). Members also discussed and approved proposals for the central retention of Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) and the Central School Services Block (CSSB) for 2026-27.

Schools Forum Committee Member

Schools Forum - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 9.00 am

The Shropshire Council Schools Forum met to discuss the council's financial position and how it affects school funding. The forum also considered the central retention of the Dedicated Schools Grant[^2] (DSG) from April 2026, and reviewed the DSG monitoring report for the 2025-2026 financial year. Additionally, members received an update on the High Needs Block (HNB) monitoring group, capital allocation, and funding arrangements for Severndale Academy.

Schools Forum Committee Member

Schools Forum - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 8.30 am

The Shropshire Council Schools Forum met to discuss school funding and related issues. The forum received updates on the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), school revenue funding, and the school library service, and agreed to create a High Needs Block (HNB) monitoring group. The forum also reviewed the minutes from the previous meeting.

Schools Forum

Schools Forum - Thursday, 19th June, 2025 8.30 am

The Shropshire Council Schools Forum met to discuss a range of financial and strategic issues relating to education in the area. These included updates to the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), early years block allocations, and the impact of the AP/Inclusion Development Fund. The forum was also scheduled to discuss future meeting dates and communication strategies.