The role of Schools Forum
Schools Forum is made up of representatives from
schools and academies, but with some representation from other
non-school organisations, such as nursery and 16-19 education
providers. The forum acts as a consultative body on some issues and
a decision making body on others.
The forum acts in a consultative role
for:
·
changes to the local funding formula
(the local authority is responsible for the final decision,
although in some cases it may delegate the decision-making power to
the Schools Forum)
·
proposed changes to the operation of
the minimum funding guarantee
·
changes to or new contracts affecting
schools (e.g. school meals)
·
arrangements for pupils with special
educational needs, in pupil referral units and in early years
provision.
The forum is responsible for decisions
on:
·
how much funding may be centrally
retained within the Dedicated Schools Grant (e.g. for the
Admissions Service, prudential borrowing costs, additional funding
available for growing schools)
·
any proposed carry forward of deficits
on central spend from one year to the next
·
proposals to de-delegate funding from
maintained primary and secondary schools (e.g. for staff supply
cover, insurance, behaviour support)
·
changes to the scheme of financial
management.
For more information about the Forum please phone
01392 382305 or email schools.forum@devon.gov.uk.
Non statutory responsibilities
The County Council has agreed that the Forum will
be consulted on all educational issues that affect young people
aged 0 – 19.