Agenda item

Covid-19

A member queried whether Schools Forum should be made aware ofthe expenditure costs incurred by schools in relation to Covid-19 precautions.  It was suggested a survey to schools could be an option to establish the impact on school funds.

Susan Woodland confirmed that the DfE would not be offering a second round of funding to those  schools which might be eligible.

It was pointed out that the ESFA representative, who had observed the previous Schools Forum meeting, had agreed to highlight the issue of additional costs experienced by schools in ensuring Covid precautions were in place.  The Chair would follow up whether this issue had been raised.

Cate Duffy

In light of the Council’s future plans Forum noted that Cate Duffy, Director of Children, Learning & Skills would be retiring.

On behalf of Schools Forum the Chair thanked Cate Duffy for her contributions to Schools Forum meetings and for the impact she had made on schools within Slough during her tenure: all best wishes were sent to Cate Duffy for her future.