Agenda

Welcome by the Chair and introductions by all Forum Members present.

To receive apologies from any Forum Member who are unable to attend the meeting.

To invite Forum Members to declare any interests they may have on agenda items to be considered at this meeting, to confirm the nature of those interests and whether they intend to leave the meeting for the consideration of the item.

To receive and approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 12^th  September, 2025.

To consider and report on any matters arising from the previous minutes.

To consider any updates or amendments to the membership of the Schools Forum.

Report from the Principal Finance Officer (CYPS).

Recommendation:

1.    That the Schools Forum note the contents of the report.

Report from the Head of Finance (CYPS).

Recommendations:

That Schools Forum:

1.    Note the outcomes of the recent consultation with schools regarding the proposed transfer of funding to the High Needs Block.

2.    Approve the Council’s proposal to transfer 0.5% of the Schools Block funding in 2026/27 to the High Needs Block to help address ongoing cost pressures.

Report from the Principal Finance Officer (CYPS).

Recommendations:

That Schools Forum:

1.     Notes the DfE guidance on Falling Rolls.

2.     Approves the adoption of the proposed Falling Rolls Policy for Rotherham.

Report from the Head of Service, Early Years and Childcare.

Recommendation:

1.    That Schools Forum note and approve the content of the report.

Report from the Head of Service, Education and the Education Safeguarding Lead

Recommendation:

1.    That Schools Forum receive and note the content of the report.

To consider the attached Forward Plan of agenda items and receive any updates.

To receive any other items of urgent business.