To receive apologies for absence and notification of substitute Members.

To approve the minutes of the previous meeting 18 September 2017 (copy attached) and to receive an update on any matters arising from these.

To receive any announcements from the Chairman and any matters of communication.

To note the Schools Forum powers and responsibilities summary document issued by the Education Funding Agency (copy attached).

To receive an update from the Sub-Groups of Schools Forum on the work being undertaken.

To receive an overview of the current funding of the School Admissions Service, associated performance and recommendations for future funding.

To receive an update on the review of the membership of the Schools Forum, terms of office of Members and vacancies and an overview of the current sub-groups, their purpose and remit and the recommendations for review by the Schools Forum Members regarding their future purpose.

To consider the membership of the Schools Forum and Sub Groups.

To receive an update on the 2016/17 Schools surplus balances.

To receive a presentation on the National Funding consultation.

To receive an update on Early Years Block funding including spend/outturn.

To receive an update on the current projected spend against budget for the financial year for the High Needs Block.

Members of Schools Forum to receive information on the Westminster Education Forum Keynote Seminar; Next steps for School Funding in England.

To consider the work programme for the Central Bedfordshire Schools Forum.

Monday 29 January 2018, 3pm, Room 15, Priory House, Chicksands

2018 provisional meetings dates

12 March

11 June

17 September

19 November