Abhay Gupta
Council: Wandsworth
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
8 meetings · Page 1 of 2
Wandsworth Council
The Wandsworth Schools Forum met to discuss school funding, special educational needs, and pupil population projections. The forum agreed to set aside £40,000 from the SEN Support fund for Year 3 of the Enhanced Transition Project (ETP). Members also agreed to model the Minimum Funding Guarantee at 0% and -0.5% for a move of 10% (minimum) towards National Funding Formula (NFF), 20% and 100% closer to NFF.
Agenda and minutes
The Wandsworth Schools Forum convened to discuss and approve several key initiatives, including the High Needs Budget for the financial year 2025-26, an Enhanced Reception Support Project, and updates on the SEN Support Fund and Enhanced Transition Project. The forum also noted future meeting dates and approved the minutes from the previous meeting.
Wandsworth Council
The Wandsworth Schools Forum met to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant budget, free school meal trends, the Nursery Inclusion Project for All, and a responsive support officer project. Jared Brading from Sacred Heart RC (Battersea) and St Mary’s RC Primary Schools was elected as Vice Chair. The forum also approved the minutes from the meeting held on 30 June 2025 and noted future meeting dates.
Agenda and decisions
The Wandsworth Schools Forum was scheduled to meet to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant recovery strategy, school balances, and the potential use of AV1 robots to support children with medical needs. The meeting was also scheduled to review the minutes from the previous meeting and note future meeting dates.
Decisions from Meetings
52 decisions · Page 3 of 11
Welcome and Apologies
From: Wandsworth Council - October 13, 2025
...to note the apologies for absence from several members, including representatives from South Thames College, Sellincourt Primary School, Belleville Primary School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wandsworth Federation of Nursery Schools, and the Director of Education.
Recommendations Approved
Nursery Inclusion Project for All (NIPA) - Update
From: Wandsworth Council - October 13, 2025
...to note the report for information regarding the Nursery Inclusion Project for All (NIPA).
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Vice Chair
From: Wandsworth Council - October 13, 2025
...to elect Jared Brading from Sacred Heart RC (Battersea) and St Mary’s RC Primary Schools as Vice Chair.
Recommendations Approved
Free School Meal (FSM) Trends
From: Wandsworth Council - October 13, 2025
...to note the report on Free School Meal (FSM) Trends for information, as the recommendations were approved.
Recommendations Approved
Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) Budget Monitoring FY 2025-26
From: Wandsworth Council - October 13, 2025
... to note the report providing a breakdown of the forecast expenditure for FY 2025-26 within the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) budget, particularly focusing on the High Needs Block.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 8
Average per Month: 0.4
Decisions Recorded: 52