Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Borough Treasurer.

The report updates Schools’ Forum members with the latest plans/developments to address the DSG budget sustainability issues specifically relating to the high needs block via the DSG Review Group.

Schools Forum Members are requested to note the report and offer any comments.

Officer contact: Peter Hughes on 0161 474 3947 or email: peter.hughes@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Borough Treasurer submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which provided Schools’ Forum Members with updates on the latest plans/developments to address the DSG budget sustainability issues specifically relating to the high needs block via the DSG Review Group.

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·         The Trade Union representative had not yet received an invitation to attend the review group meeting.

·         Reference was made as to whether a Head Teacher from a ‘Resourced Provision’ school should be invited on to the review group.

RESOLVED (i) That the report be noted.

(ii)  An invitation to the review group to be forwarded to the Trade Union representative.

(iii) The Local Authority to liaise with Head Teachers to ensure that a Resourced Provision representative is invited on to the review group and/or any specific work stream activity.