The schools forum is made up from representatives from schools and academies. There's also some representation from non-school organisations, such as nursery and 16 to 19 education providers.
The forum acts in a consultative role on some issues and a decision making role on others.
More information about school forum power and responsibilities.
Consultative role
- changes to the local funding formula (we make the final decision)
- proposed changes to the operation of the minimum funding guarantee
- changes to or new contracts affecting schools (for example school meals)
- arrangements for pupils with special educational needs, in pupil referral units and in early years provision.
Decision making role
- how much funding may be retained by us within the dedicated schools grant (for example providing an admissions service or providing additional funding for growing schools)
- any proposed carry forward of deficits on central spend from one year to the next
- proposals to de-delegate funding from maintained primary and secondary schools (for example staff supply cover, insurance, behaviour support)
- changes to the scheme of financial management.
Membership
Membership of the schools forum must be proportional to the pupil population in maintained schools and academies.
| PRIMARY SECTOR Headteacher Representatives (PAPH) |
Start Date Of Appointment | End Date Of Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Annmarie Allchurch, Headteacher, Mount Wise Primary School (VICE CHAIR) | 12/10/2016 | 12/10/2025 |
| Stuart Tulloch, Headteacher, Pennycross Primary School | 18/01/2023 | 18/01/2026 |
| Aaron Meredith, Executive Headteacher, Ernesettle Community School (Academies and Free School Representative) | 13/01/2016 | 13/01/2025 |
| Ciara Moran, Executive Headteacher, Woodfield Primary School | 20/01/2020 | 20/01/2023 |
| (VACANT POST) |
| SECONDARY SECTOR Headteacher Representatives (PLT) |
Start Date Of Appointment | End Date Of Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Anita Frier, Executive Headteacher, Stoke Damerel Community College and Scott Medical & Healthcare College | 18/01/2023 | 18/01/2026 |
| Julie Bevan, Principal, Sir John Hunt Community Sports College (CHAIR) | 11/10/2017 | 11/10/2023 |
| Dan Roberts, Headteacher, Devonport High School for Boys | 20/06/2018 | 20/06/2024 |
| Lee Sargeant – Headteacher, Devonport High School for Girls | 18/01/2023 | 18/01/2026 |
| (VACANT POST) |
| SPECIAL SECTOR Headteacher Representative (SHAP) |
Start Date Of Appointment | End Date Of Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Andrea Hemmens, Headteacher, Woodlands School | 20/06/2018 | 20/06/2024 |
| GOVERNOR REPRESENTATIVE | Start Date Of Appointment | End Date Of Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Hutchinson, Headteacher, Longcause | 02/12/2019 | 02/12/2025 |
| NURSERY SECTOR | Start Date Of Appointment | End Date Of Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Heidi Price, CEO, Plymouth Nursery Schools Federation | 02/09/2019 | 02/09/2025 |
| EARLY YEARS SECTOR (PVI) | Start Date Of Appointment | End Date Of Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Karen Lilley, Director, The Cabin Childcare Centres | 29/01/2020 | 29/01/2023 |
| ALTERNATIVE PROVISION SECTOR | Start Date Of Appointment | End Date Of Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Ruth Westwood, Headteacher, ACE Schools Multi Academy Trust | 18/01/2023 | 18/01/2026 |
| POST 16 SECTOR | Start Date Of Appointment | End Date Of Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Manning, Deputy Principal, City College Plymouth | 01/01/2019 | 01/01/2025 |
| RESERVE REPRESENTATIVES | Start Date Of Appointment | End Date Of Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Reserve Maria Anderson, Headteacher, Elburton Primary School |
01/01/2019 | 01/01/2025 |
| Secondary Reserve Simon Underdown, Headteacher, Plymouth High School for Girls |
18/01/2023 | 18/01/2026 |
| Secondary Reserve Lisa Boorman, Principal, Plympton Academy |
07/01/2018 | 07/01/2024 |
| Special Schools Reserve Matthew Bindon, Headteacher, Mount Tamar School |
22/02/2023 | 22/02/2026 |
| NON VOTING MEMBERS | Start Date Of Appointment | End Date Of Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| CE Diocesan Rep Kelly Earnshaw Headteacher St George’s Primary School |
18/01/2023 | 18/01/2026 |
| RC Diocesan Rep (VACANT POST) |
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| PLP Lisa Hartley, CEO |
09/10/2018 | 19/10/2024 |
| LOCAL AUTHORITY OFFICER REPRESENTATIVES |
|---|
| David Haley, Director of Children’s Services (For Information ONLY) |
| Lisa Linscott, Service Director - Education, Participation and Skills |
| Amanda Paddison, Head of Access to Learning – Education, Participation & Skills |
| Deborah Degnan, Interim Service Manager for SEND – Education Participation & Skills |
| Sue Smith, Early Years and Childcare Manager – Education, Participation & Skills |
| Louise Jenkins, Finance |
| Anna Rumsby, Finance |
| Murray, Laurence, Finance |
| Owen Jenkins, Academies Division, Education and Skills Funding Agency |
| Amanda White, Clerk to Schools Forum – Education Participation & Skills |
Meetings
The forum holds at least 4 meetings a year. If there's a business need for a decision or formal view to be expressed by the forum, additional meetings can be arranged. Meetings are open to members of the public.
Upcoming meetings
- 12 June 2024