Anthony Doudle

Committee Officer

Schools Forum - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 4.30 pm

The Lewisham Council Schools Forum is scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 to discuss school funding and related issues. The meeting will cover updates on high needs, Lewisham Learning, and the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG). A key item for discussion is the 2026/27 DSG Mandate, focusing on the principles and approach for school funding submission to the Department for Education (DfE).

Standing Advisory Council of Religious Education (SACRE) Committee Member

Standing Advisory Council of Religious Education (SACRE) - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Lewisham Standing Advisory Council of Religious Education (SACRE) convened a meeting to discuss a range of topics, including a review of the curriculum and assessment, religious education (RE) teaching hours, and what makes a good SACRE member. The meeting also included a safeguarding update and an information exchange.

Standing Advisory Council of Religious Education (SACRE) Committee Member

Standing Advisory Council of Religious Education (SACRE) - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 6.30 pm

The Standing Advisory Council of Religious Education (SACRE) met on 21 October 2025, at Emmanuel Church, Lee. The agenda included a safeguarding update, discussion of Holocaust Memorial Day 2026, and an update on Inter Faith Week 2025. The meeting also included an opportunity for members to discuss current events and their impact on local communities.

Committee Officer

Schools Forum - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 4.30 pm

The Lewisham Council Schools Forum met to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), a work plan for the coming year, and premature retirement and redundancy costs for schools. The forum was also scheduled to welcome new representatives and receive a verbal update on the High Needs Block.

Committee Officer

Decision Sheet, Schools Forum - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 4.30 pm

The Schools Forum met on Thursday to discuss a range of financial and strategic issues affecting schools in Lewisham. These included the Dedicated Schools Grant outturn position, premature retirement costs, and the Schools Forum work plan. The forum also received a verbal update on the High Needs Block.