Minutes:
A review had been carried out of the membership of the Schools Forum in relation to the pupil numbers in maintained schools and academies (October census).
It was noted that Maggie Stacey had stood down from Schools Forum and thanks was given for her long service and valuable contributions over the years she had been a member.
Mary Sparrow also told Schools Forum that she is leaving Slough for a new post in January. Members of the Schools Forum wished her well in her new role and thanked her for her valuable contributions to the Forum.
Following the two resignations and the review of pupil numbers it is necessary to fill three academy vacancies. To maintain the balance across phases in relation to pupil numbers this would mean electing a primary member and two secondary members. It is for the academy proprietors to decide whether they appoint to these phases but Schools Forum wishes to suggest that this be the case. John Constable is to follow up with academy proprietors and suggest this.
The balance of pupil numbers in maintained schools requires a replacement to be found for Mary Sparrow (secondary maintained school).