Devon Education (Schools) Forum
This Independent Committee makes representations to the County Council.
The role of Schools Forum
Schools Forum is made up of representatives from schools and academies, but with some representation from other non-school organisations, such as nursery and 16-19 education providers. The forum acts as a consultative body on some issues and a decision-making body on others.
The forum acts in a consultative role for:
- changes to the local funding formula (the local authority is responsible for the final decision, although in some cases it may delegate the decision-making power to the Schools Forum)
- proposed changes to the operation of the minimum funding guarantee
- changes to or new contracts affecting schools (for example, school meals)
- arrangements for pupils with special educational needs, in pupil referral units and in early years provision.
The forum is responsible for decisions on:
- how much funding may be centrally retained within the Dedicated Schools Grant (for example, for the Admissions Service, prudential borrowing costs, additional funding available for growing schools)
- any proposed carry forward of deficits on central spend from one year to the next
- proposals to de-delegate funding from maintained primary and secondary schools (for example, for staff supply cover, insurance, behaviour support)
- changes to the scheme of financial management
For more information about the Forum please phone 01392 382305 or email schools.forum@devon.gov.uk.
Non-statutory responsibilities
The County Council has agreed that the Forum will be consulted on all educational issues that affect young people aged 0-19.
Current standing groups
- Schools Finance Group (SFG)
- School Organisation, Capital and Admissions Group (SOCA)
- High Needs Funding Sub Group
Meetings
All meetings take place at 10.00 am unless otherwise specified at meeting arrangements and venue details.
- Wednesday 20 Nov 2024
- Wednesday 22 Jan 2025
- Wednesday 19 March 2025
- Wednesday 18 June 2025
- Wednesday 19 Nov 2025
- Wednesday 21 Jan 2026
- Wednesday 18 March 2026
Other useful links
- Government guides and legislation
- Devon Association of Governance
- Devon Schools Leadership Services – Devon Schools Leadership Services CIO replaces the former DAPH and DASH phase associations
- Devon Phase Associations Terms of Reference