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Recent meetings

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12 Oct 2026

4:00 pm

Newham Schools Forum - Monday 12th October 2026 4.00 p.m.

The Newham Schools Forum met on Monday 12 October 2026 to discuss significant strategic issues affecting the borough's schools. Key topics included falling pupil numbers, high needs funding pressures, and the revision of the SEND Reform Plan. Gary Wilkie wa...

06 Jul 2026

4:00 pm

Newham Schools Forum - Monday, 6 July 2026 - 4.00 p.m.

The Newham Schools Forum was scheduled to review the financial health of schools and the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), and to discuss the proposed dates for future meetings. The meeting's agenda also included the election of a new Chair for the Schools Forum.

28 Feb 2022

Newham Schools Forum - Monday 28th February 2022 6.30 p.m.

The Newham Schools Forum meeting scheduled for Monday 28 February 2022 was set to cover a range of financial and operational matters concerning the borough's schools. Key discussions were expected to include the High Needs Block budget, school improvement g...

About

The Newham Schools Forum is a consultative body that brings together representatives from various educational sectors within the borough. Its primary role is to discuss and advise on matters related to school funding and education provision in Newham. The forum's membership includes representatives from maintained primary, secondary, nursery, and special schools, as well as academies, pupil referral units, and alternative provision providers. It also includes representatives from teachers' associations, diocesan bodies, elected members, and the 14-19 sector, ensuring a broad range of perspectives on educational issues affecting local children and young people.

Members

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Madeleine Sarley Pontin · Member
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