Agenda

To elect the Chair of Schools Forum for a period of two years.

To note Alison Gilbert as the new Maintained Primary Representative, Rob Reed and Joe Farmer as the new Academy Primary Representatives and Claire Spooner as the new Early Years Partnership Representative.

To receive any apologies for absence.

Members to declare any interests in matters to be discussed at the meeting.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 6 November 2023 as a correct record.

To consider the Schools Funding Consultation 2024/25 – Response Results.

To consider and note the Dedicated Schools Grant Budget Monitor – Period 7 report.

To consider the High Needs Block Budget Monitoring report.

To consider the creation of the Special School in Financial Difficulty Fund to be funded from High Needs Block.

All meetings are in person at the Sandwell Council House.

·      15 January 2024

·      18 March 2024

·      1 July 2024