Somerset Schools Forum

Introduction

The Schools Forum is a statutory body that provides a channel of communication between the local authority and schools. It serves as a mechanism for consultation on school funding.

It is made up of:

• school members
• non-school members
• other attendees and observers – including the Cabinet member for Education and officers of the Council

School membership is representative and proportionate to pupil numbers in the relevant sector. Non-school membership includes 16 to 19 and Early Years provision.

Schools Forum Constitution 2026-2027

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Schools Forum Powers and Responsibilities

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Schools Forum Forward Plan 2026-2027

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Somerset Schools Forum Membership 2025-2026

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Next meeting

The next meeting will be held on 10 November 2026 at 1pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend as observers and submit questions to the forum.

Agenda – 10 November 2026

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The deadline to submit public questions or request a link to observe the next meeting is 5pm on Friday 6 November 2026.

Please submit any questions or requests to schoolsforum@somerset.gov.uk.

Meetings during the 2026 to 2027 Academic Year

Meetings will be held on the following dates:

• 10 November 2026
• 19 January 2027
• 9 March 2027
• 29 June 2027

Unless otherwise stated, meetings are virtual and take place at 1pm. Non-members are welcome to attend meetings as observers.

To join a meeting as an observer, please contact schoolsforum@somerset.gov.uk by 5pm the Friday before a meeting.

Previous meeting

The previous meeting was held on 22 September 2026.

Agenda pack – 22 September 2026

Agenda for the 22 September Schools Forum

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Summary of decisions – 22 September 2026

Summary of decisions made at the meeting 22 September 2026

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Slide Deck – 22 September 2026

Slide Deck for the 22 September 2026 Schools Forum meeting

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Draft Minutes – 22 September 2026

Draft of minutes from the 22 September 2026 Schools Forum

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Past meetings