Agenda

Venue: Cantell School, Violet Rd, Southampton, SO16 3GJ

Contact: Schools Forum Administration  Email: SchoolsForum.Admin@southampton.gov.uk

Items
No. Item

1.

Welcome and Introductions

Welcome by Chair of Schools Forum, John Draper.

 

2.

Apologies and Changes in Membership (if any)

To note apologies and changes in membership (if any).

3.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting - 27th March 2019 pdf icon PDF 254 KB

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 27th March 2019

4.

Declarations of Interest

In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, and the Council’s Code of Conduct, Members to disclose any personal or pecuniary interests in any matter included on the agenda for this meeting.

 

NOTE:  Members are reminded that, where applicable, they must complete the appropriate form recording details of any such interests and hand it to the Meeting Support Officer.

 

5.

Standing Item: LA Update on DFE/EFA Funding Announcements

The LA to provide an update if applicable regarding national announcements.

 

6.

Schools Forum Constitution

Members to review and discuss existing Schools Forum constitution in preparation for its agreement at September Schools Forum meeting. Discussion also to take place on appropriate and proportionate representation of members within Schools Forum.

 

7.

Schools Growth Funding Policy for Approval

Nick Persson to introduce and present 2019-20 School Growth Funding paper.

 

8.

Admissions Policies

Clodagh Freeston to provide update on schools’ admissions policies.

 

9.

Schools Balances

Nick Persson to provide update and present data on schools balances.

 

10.

Schools Deficits

·  Nick Persson to provide update and present data on schools deficits

 

·  Nick Persson to review new deficit policy

 

11.

LA Budget Pressures

Jo Knight to provide update on LA budget pressures. 

 

12.

Capital Programme

Amjid Raza to provide update on capital programme.

 

13.

DSG Recovery Plan

Nick Persson to outline DSG deficit and provide further explanation into DSG recovery plan.

 

14.

High Needs Funding Pressure 2020/21

Nick Persson to present High Needs Funding Pressure for 2020/21.

 

15.

Closing Remarks and Date of Next Meeting

Wednesday 11th September 2019

3:30pm or 4:00pm start (TBC)

Venue: TBC