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 27^th March 2026.

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 Head of Finance (CYPS).

Recommendations:

That Schools Forum:

1.    Notes the final reported outturn position for Local Authority maintained schools and centrally retained DSG budgets for 2025/26.

2.    Notes the latest budget projections for Rotherham’s maintained schools for 2026/27, including the identified financial risks relating to the schools and centrally retained DSG budgets.

Report from the Transformation Lead (CYPS).

Recommendation:

That Members of Schools Forum receive and note the update.

Update from the Service Director, Education & Inclusion

Recommendation:

That Members of Schools Forum receive and note the update.

Report from the Head of Service - SEND.

Recommendation:

That Members of Schools Forum receive and note the update.

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

To receive any other items of urgent business.