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 was scheduled to discuss the High Needs Budget for the upcoming financial year, alongside updates on therapies and various support programmes for pupils with special educational needs. The meeting agenda also included a review of the Schools Forum's membership structure for the period 2026-2030.
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 5 of 12
Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) Recovery Strategy - Delivery Plan
From: Agenda and decisions - June 30, 2025
...to note the report providing information on the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) Recovery Strategy Delivery Plan, outlining key dates and next steps for various Invest to Save
strategies aimed at improving SEND provision and reducing costs.
Recommendations Approved
AV1 Robots
From: Agenda and decisions - June 30, 2025
...to note the report providing information on the proposal to implement AV1 robots, a technology to support children with medical needs, emotionally based school avoidance, or those covered under Section 19, to maintain access to education.
Recommendations Approved
Welcome and Apologies
From: Agenda and decisions - June 30, 2025
...to note the apologies for absence from John Grove, Seana Henry, Helen Shorrock, Melonie Salam, Adrian Hughes, Amy Roberts, Jackie Addison, and Deb Johnson.
Recommendations Approved
Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) Outturn FY 2024-25
From: Agenda and decisions - May 12, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 13
Average per Month: 0.6
Decisions Recorded: 57