Gareth Evans
Council: Wandsworth
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
9 meetings · Page 1 of 2
Wandsworth Council
The Wandsworth Schools Forum convened to discuss several key issues impacting education in the borough. The forum members agreed to set aside £40,000 from the SEN Support fund for Year 3 of the Enhanced Transition Project (ETP), and they also discussed the National Funding Formula (NFF) for the upcoming financial year, and pupil population projections. The Schools Forum also noted reports on high needs benchmarking and future meeting dates.
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.
Agenda and decisions
The Wandsworth Schools Forum met to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), therapy provisions, and emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA). Gareth Evans, Assistant Director Children’s Finance, was scheduled to present reports on the DSG outturn and recovery, while Zarah Lowe, Lead Commissioner for Education, SEND and Health, was set to provide an update on therapy provision. Andy Fish, Inclusion Service Manager, was expected to present a proposal for an EBSA outreach pilot project.
Decisions from Meetings
57 decisions · Page 9 of 12
Minutes - 2nd December 2024
From: Agenda and decisions - January 20, 2025
...to approve the minutes of the December 2nd, 2024 meeting as a correct record, with a minor correction to the attendees list.
Recommendations Approved
De-delegation & Education Functions Budget
From: Agenda and decisions - January 20, 2025
...to approve the de-delegation and education functions budget, with primary schools voting in favor of lines 1-3 concerning school improvement, support for minority groups and bilingual learners, and contingency costs, while secondary schools unanimously agreed on all lines.
Recommendations Approved
FY 2025-26 Schools Block Funding - Local Funding Formula
From: Agenda and decisions - January 20, 2025
...to agree to a 20 percent move towards the National Funding Formula and a -0.5 percent change to the Minimum Funding Guarantee for the FY 2025-26 school budget Local Funding Formula.
Recommendations Approved
Pupil Population Projections and Implications
From: Agenda and decisions - December 02, 2024
...to discuss the report on pupil population projections and implications, approving the recommendations outlined within it.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes - 14th October 2024
From: Agenda and decisions - December 02, 2024
...to approve the minutes of the October 14th, 2024 meeting as a correct record, with a minor amendment to the attendees list.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 9
Average per Month: 0.5
Decisions Recorded: 57