Nichola Jones

Schools Forum Council Staff

Schools Forum - Thursday 15th January, 2026 1.00 pm

The North Northamptonshire Schools Forum meeting scheduled for 15 January 2026 was set to address the financial settlement for schools in the upcoming academic year, including detailed breakdowns of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) and its various blocks. Discussions were also planned around the mainstream schools funding formula, central school services, early years provision, and the high needs block, alongside policies for pupil growth funding and managing funding following permanent exclusions.

Schools Forum Council Staff

Schools Forum - Thursday 11th December, 2025 1.00 pm

The North Northamptonshire Schools Forum met on 11 December 2025 to discuss a range of issues including Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) monitoring, school budget updates, and proposals for funding transfers and de-delegation for the 2026-27 financial year. The forum was also scheduled to discuss a permanent exclusions clawback policy update, and to receive an update on the consultation regarding a transfer from the Schools Block to the High Needs Block.

Schools Forum Council Staff

Schools Forum - Thursday 16th October, 2025 1.00 pm

The North Northamptonshire Schools Forum met remotely via Zoom to discuss a range of issues, including Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) monitoring, school funding, and special educational needs. The attendees were scheduled to elect a chair and vice-chair, and to discuss updates on various funding blocks and policies.