John Hawkins

Children's Select Committee - Tuesday 8 September 2026 2.30 pm

Children's Select Committee - Tuesday 28 July 2026 10.30 am

Schools Forum - Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 1.30 pm

The Schools Forum of Wiltshire Council met on Thursday 11 June 2026 to discuss the transfer of funding between school blocks, the draft Local SEND Reform Plan, and updates from working groups. The meeting also covered the closure of the Safety Valve Programme and the implications of new Department for Education guidance on the Experts at Hand offer.

Children's Select Committee - Friday 5 June 2026 10.30 am

The Children's Select Committee of Wiltshire Council met on Friday 5 June 2026 to discuss a range of important issues concerning children's services. Key topics scheduled for review included the Best Start in Life strategy, updates on school performance and attendance, and the progress of the Families First Partnership Programme. The committee also received regular updates from the Department for Education and reviewed the council's forward work programme.

Schools Forum - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 1.30 pm

The Wiltshire Schools Forum met on Thursday 26 March 2026 to discuss significant reforms to the schools and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) systems, and to approve the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) budget for the 2026-27 financial year. Key decisions included the allocation of funding across the Schools, Central Schools Services, High Needs, and Early Years blocks, as well as the transfer of funds from the Schools Block to the High Needs Block.