Sabrina Burrell

Schools Forum Officer

Schools Forum - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 4.00 pm

The Schools Forum meeting scheduled for 26 March 2026 was set to cover a range of financial updates and policy considerations for Barnet's schools. Key discussions were expected to include the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) forecast outturn, school balances, and early years funding for the upcoming academic year. The forum was also scheduled to receive updates on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP), including the High Needs Block financial position and the development of in-house therapy services.

Schools Forum Officer

Schools Forum - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 4.00 pm

The Schools Forum meeting scheduled for 20 January 2026 was set to address the financial planning and operational aspects of Barnet's education system. Key discussions were expected to revolve around the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) forecast outturn for 2025-26, the proposed budget for 2026-27, and the allocation of central school services. Additionally, the forum was scheduled to review updates on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision and consider proposals for the notional SEN budget formula and the distribution of Fair Funding.

Schools Forum Officer

Schools Forum - Tuesday 24th June, 2025 4.00 pm

The Barnet Council Schools Forum was scheduled to convene on 24 June 2025, to discuss a range of financial and strategic issues affecting schools in the borough. Key topics included updates on the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) outturn, maintained school balances, the Schools Budget Support Grant (SBSG), and the Scheme for Financing Schools, as well as updates on the High Needs Block (HNB) and SEND provision.

Schools Forum

Schools Forum - Tuesday 25th March, 2025 4.00 pm

Schools Forum

Schools Forum - Thursday 16th January, 2025 4.00 pm