Minutes:
Apologies were received from Virginia Barrett, Jon Reekie, Lynda Bussley, Matt Redwood and Jane Wood.
Introductions were made around the table and Maggie Waller welcomed Sally Eaton to the meeting as an observer, with a view to taking on the role of member representing the PVIs. Maggie Waller also welcomed Joanne Cooke as the new Clerk and thanked Samantha Taylor for her support as Clerk at the last meeting.
Jean Cameron leaves the Forum today and Maggie Waller thanked her for her valuable contributions and support to both the Schools Forum and the Early Years Task and Finish Group over many years and wished her well.
Maggie advised that a new member to represent Children’s Centres was being sought. (Since advised: Emma Slaughter, Interim Head of Children’s Centres).