Sian Lines

Schools Forum - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 8.30 am

The Schools Forum of Shropshire Council met on Thursday 21 May 2026 to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) monitoring for the 2025-26 financial year, including significant overspends in the High Needs Block. The forum also reviewed the proposed Schools Block for 2026-27 and considered updates on various development grants.

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 - 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 - 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.

People Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 10.00 am

The People Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Shropshire Council met on Wednesday, 22 October 2025, to review performance across adult social care, education, and children's services. Key discussions included the outcomes of a Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment for adult social care, which rated the service as 'Good', and the progress of a Local Youth Transformation Pilot aimed at rebuilding and resetting youth services. The committee also reviewed the Quarterly Performance Monitoring Report, which covered a range of services including SEND and children's social care, and discussed the committee's future work programme.