Minutes:
The meeting was given a verbal update that the teachers’ pay and teachers’ pension grant contributions would be paid separately from the School Block.
It was understood the pension grant would be for three years but as yet the amount was unknown. The rates were due to be published in spring 2020 and, if available, would be shared at the next meeting of Schools Forum.
In answer to questions from the floor it was noted that teachers’ funding for special schools was as yet unknown, as were Pupil Premium rates for the next academic year: however, it was assumed this funding stream would continue.
Members were informed that changes to Sixth Form funding had been announced, with an increase of 4.7% on base rate and an additional £400 for each student taking two or more STEM subjects.