Cathryn Walker

Schools Forum - Thursday, 15 October 2026 - 1.00 pm

Extraordinary Meeting, Schools Forum - Wednesday 3rd June, 2026 11.30 am

The North Northamptonshire Schools Forum was scheduled to discuss the North Northamptonshire Local SEND Reform Plan. This plan outlines the council's strategy for improving services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Schools Forum - Thursday 12th March, 2026 1.00 pm

The Schools Forum of North Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 12 March 2026 to discuss significant financial updates regarding the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), including substantial overspends in the High Needs Block, and to review school monitoring reports. Key decisions included noting the High Needs Block update, approving the 2026/27 Pupil Growth Fund policy and budget, and approving the 2026/27 Early Years Block budgets.

Schools Forum - Thursday 15th January, 2026 1.00 pm

The North Northamptonshire Schools Forum met on 15 January 2026 to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) settlement for 2026-27, including proposed budgets for the Schools Block, Central School Services Block, Early Years Block, and High Needs Block. Key decisions included agreeing to consult on a 0.5% transfer from the Schools Block to the High Needs Block, approving the Pupil Growth Fund budget, and deciding on the preferred option for the Mainstream Schools Funding Formula.

Schools Forum - Thursday 11th December, 2025 1.00 pm

The North Northamptonshire Schools Forum met on 11 December 2025 to discuss a range of issues including Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) monitoring, school budget updates, and proposals for funding transfers and de-delegation for the 2026-27 financial year. The forum was also scheduled to discuss a permanent exclusions clawback policy update, and to receive an update on the consultation regarding a transfer from the Schools Block to the High Needs Block.