Minutes:
SH gave a brief update on recent work undertaken by the LA. This included the return for high needs places, and early modelling of the APT based on the October 23 census data.
The Chair asked if there were relevant DfE announcements that Forum members should be aware of. SH confirmed that she checked the website the previous evening and nothing particular to mention. SH confirmed that the biggest topic at present is the Safety Value and the APT.
The Chair noted that the national coverage of the DfE mis-count of pupil numbers and the consequent shortfall in the 2024-25 budget seemed to have gone quiet, and asked SH for comment. SH confirmed that the total DSG allocation for Slough is unaltered; however, amendments to funding rates affects the total headroom in the DSG. This will covered later in the meeting.