Rob Earrey

Schools Forum Committee Member

Schools Forum - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 6.00 pm

The Camden Council Schools Forum met on Thursday, 18 September 2025 to discuss school funding, the High Needs Block Subgroup, and the forum's work programme. The forum was scheduled to discuss the national funding position following the government spending review, and to receive an update on High Needs Block spending for 2025/26. They were also scheduled to consider updated terms of reference for the Schools Forum's High Needs Block Subgroup (HNBS).

Schools Forum

Schools Forum - Wednesday, 4th June, 2025 6.00 pm

The Camden Council Schools Forum met on 4 June 2025 to discuss the financial outturn for 2024/25, and the funding and work programme for 2025/26. The forum was also scheduled to discuss Camden's Local Inclusion Fund, and receive updates on the High Needs Block and Robson House. Additionally, the Schools Forum was expected to review its work programme and action tracker for the upcoming school year.

Schools Forum

Schools Forum - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 6.00 pm

The meeting was scheduled to consider reports on school funding, High Needs Block (HNB) funding, the procurement of a new school meals contract, early years entitlements funding and the Schools Forum Work Programme and action tracker.

Schools Forum

Schools Forum - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.00 pm

This meeting of the Schools Forum considered a report on the provisional Dedicated Schools Grant for the 2025/26 financial year, an update on arrangements for the procurement of school meals from April 2025 and the work programme for the remainder of the school year.

Schools Forum

Schools Forum - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 6.00 pm

The Schools Forum confirmed its approval for the proposed school funding formula for 2025/26, following a consultation period which showed no significant objections from schools. The Forum also noted updates on the Camden Local Inclusion Fund (CLIF) and the High Needs Block (HNB) and approved the updated terms of reference for the High Needs Block Subgroup (HNSG). Members also noted the 2024 School Place Planning Report.