Southampton City Council
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Meeting
Schools Forum - Southampton
Agenda
Published
Minutes
Pending
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Wednesday, 2nd July 2025
4:00 PM
Wednesday, 2nd July 2025
4:00 PM
End:
Wednesday, 2nd July 2025
8:00 PM
Wednesday, 2nd July 2025
8:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
02 Jul 2025
02 Jul 2025
Location:
virtual Meeting via MS Teams
virtual Meeting via MS Teams
Agenda
1
Apologies and Changes in Membership (if any)
2
Minutes of Previous Meeting
To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 21 January 2025 and to deal with any matters arising.
Attachments:
- Document DRAFT SF MINUTES 21.01.25 approved by CF and SW 24 Jun 2025
3
Declarations of Interest
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, and the Council’s Code of Conduct, Members to disclose any personal or pecuniary interests in any matter included on the agenda for this meeting.
NOTE: Members are reminded that, where applicable, they must complete the appropriate form recording details of any such interests and hand it to the Democratic Support Officer.
NOTE: Members are reminded that, where applicable, they must complete the appropriate form recording details of any such interests and hand it to the Democratic Support Officer.
4
EQUAL PAY
Background and briefing on Equal Pay for a decision required from the Forum.
Attachments:
- Document Equal Pay Briefing 24 Jun 2025
5
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - Verbal Report
A verbal report from the Head of Education, the Project Accountant and Finance Business Partner giving an update on the Education restructure and the impact on Central Schools Block.
6
Standing Item: LA Update on DFE/ESFA Funding Announcements
To consider an update on any DFE/ESFA funding announcements.
A. 2024/25 Outturn Dedication Schools Grant & Schools
B. Spending Review 2025
C. Funding Announcements
A. 2024/25 Outturn Dedication Schools Grant & Schools
B. Spending Review 2025
C. Funding Announcements
Attachments:
- Document Schools Forum July 25 Update 24 Jun 2025
- Document Spending Review Update 24 Jun 2025
- Document Funding Announcements 24 Jun 2025
7
BRIEFING ON SCHOOL PLACE PLANNING
A briefing paper from the Service Manager for Education Access & Support detailing the forecast for Year R and Year 7 places and the response to the trends in pupil yields.
Attachments:
- Document Schools Forum Briefing Paper on Surplus School Capacity July 2025 24 Jun 2025
8
HIGH NEEDS BLOCK UPDATE
High Needs Block summary of financial position and current and planned activity to mitigate increasing rates of EHCPs and special needs generally within the city.
Attachments:
- Document High Needs Block Update July 2025 - PH updated 24 Jun 2025
9
Any other business and Closing remarks and date of the next meeting
To consider any additional items and note the date of forthcoming meetings
Day and Date: Wednesday 17 September 2025
Time: 3:45pm for 4:00pm start
Venue: Virtual
Day and Date: Wednesday 17 September 2025
Time: 3:45pm for 4:00pm start
Venue: Virtual
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