Agenda item

It was agreed that the underspend from the 2015-16 Growth Fund of £187k to be carried forward to 2016-17.

It was noted that the 2016-17 Growth Fund will be £1.287million including the carry forward; the current estimated demand is £1.169 million.

Robin Crofts indicated that it may be necessary to draw on the increased places (+2 places) from the autumn term.

Nicky Willis noted that, as more maintained schools become academies, there may be an increased pressure on costs.