Agenda item

The Chair drew attention to the forward plans on page 119 and 121 of the agenda. The Schools’ Forum noted the forward plans.

Trevor Keable reported that he had submitted a question regarding the legal responsibilities of the LA. He had asked that a response be broken down for each of the legal responsibilities listed below by indicating staffing including vacancies and for an understanding to be provided on the financial budget of each area: 

1) Identifying children not receiving a suitable education

2) Arranging suitable education for permanently excluded children

3) Supporting Fair Access Arrangements and

4) Supporting pupils with medical conditions

Trevor Keable requested that the response to his question be provided as a report to the next Forum meeting in January.

Neil Goddard reported that a response had been drafted and would be shared with all Members of the Forum. Melissa Perry would bring a report to the next Forum meeting on the specific items so that a discussion could take place.

RESOLVED that a response to Trevor Keable’s questions would be shared with Forum Members and a report would be brought to the next meeting in January 2025.