Simon Bowers

Forward Plan

From: West Northamptonshire Schools Forum - Tuesday 14th October 2025 2.00 pm - October 14, 2025

...to note the Forward Plan with the addition of a review of the education white paper and challenge/change around Education Act S19 requirements for December 2025, and a draft sufficiency strategy update and forecasting numbers/place planning for February 2026.

Recommendations approved

Schools Funding 2026-27 - Consultation proposals

From: West Northamptonshire Schools Forum - Tuesday 14th October 2025 2.00 pm - October 14, 2025

...to endorse the proposals for the West Northants Schools Budget Consultation 2026-27, with the addition of a question regarding the provision of a falling rolls fund.

Recommendations approved

Declarations of Interest

From: West Northamptonshire Schools Forum - Tuesday 14th October 2025 2.00 pm - October 14, 2025

Recommendations Approved

DSG Monitoring 2025-26

From: West Northamptonshire Schools Forum - Tuesday 14th October 2025 2.00 pm - October 14, 2025

...to note the forecast outturn position for the year ending 31 March 2026.

Recommendations approved

Early Years Funding 2026-27 - Consultation proposals

From: West Northamptonshire Schools Forum - Tuesday 14th October 2025 2.00 pm - October 14, 2025

...to endorse the proposals for the West Northants Early Years Budget Consultation 2026-27, with the addition of a question regarding a deprivation rate for all ages.

Recommendations approved