Minutes:
The APT (final formula factors and values) had not yet been finalised but were due with the ESFA by Tuesday 21 January. Nic Barani explained that the figures had been released later than in previous years and therefore, submission was due later. The final APT would be shared with Schools Forum members electronically.
The deadline for LAs to publish school budgets was Wednesday 26 February following receipt of confirmation from the ESFA. Schools would be advised when this information became available and would receive their proformas. It was anticipated this would be before the Spring half term (week beginning Monday 17 February).
Schools Forum requested assurances there would be no significant changes between the final APT submission and the consultation model. Nic Barani would carry out further work on the consultation version, adding a commentary to be shared with members, along with the final budget settlement: this was expected to be middle to late February.