Gareth Evans
Council: Wandsworth
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
13 meetings · Page 1 of 3
Wandsworth Schools Forum - Monday, 18 May 2026 - 4.30 p.m.
Wandsworth Schools Forum - Monday, 11 May 2026 - 4.30 p.m.
Wandsworth Schools Forum - Monday, 16 March 2026 - 4.30 p.m.
The Wandsworth Schools Forum is scheduled to consider proposals for the High Needs Budget for the next financial year, alongside updates on therapies and special educational needs support. The meeting will also review several specific projects and programmes aimed at enhancing educational provision for pupils.
Wandsworth Council
The Wandsworth Schools Forum meeting scheduled for 12 January 2026 was set to discuss the financial framework for the upcoming academic year, including proposals for the schools block funding formula, early years budgets, and de-delegation of funds. The forum was also scheduled to review the central school services block budget and projections for the growth fund.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
57 decisions · Page 3 of 12
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: 13
Average per Month: 0.6
Decisions Recorded: 57