The Forum is a statutory body that provides a formal channel of communication between ourselves and Sheffield schools. It also serves as a mechanism for consultation on school funding.
There are 3 types of Forum member: school member, non-school member and other attendees. Membership is fully representative and proportionate of different school sectors. Non-school membership includes:
- early years private, voluntary and independent sector
- Learn Sheffield
- the 16 to 19 sector
- faith schools
- trade unions
- other attendees include representation from ourselves, including the Cabinet Member for Education. Details of current Forum members, including which sector they represent are available to view and download.
- 26 September 2023, 3pm to 5pm at Learn Sheffield, Suite 6, Albion House, Savile St, Sheffield S4 7UD
- 18 December 2023, 3pm to 5pm at Learn Sheffield, Suite 6, Albion House, Savile St, Sheffield S4 7UD
The Schools Forum is a public meeting. Non-members are welcome to attend as observers. Please contact amanda.murray@sheffield.gov.uk if you would like to attend.
Schools Forum current meeting papers
The agenda and papers for the Schools Forum meeting on 26 September 2023 are available to download below. Papers from previous Schools Forum meetings are available to download in the archive.
Current Meeting Papers - 26 September 2023
Archived meeting papers - 27 June 2023
Archived meeting papers - 23 February 2023
Archived meeting papers - 14 December 2022
Archived meeting papers - 29 September 2022
Archived meeting papers - 28 June 2022
Archived meeting papers - 21 February 2022
Archived meeting papers - 13 December 2021
Archived papers - 21 September 2021
Forum working groups
These are set up when a particular issue/work stream requires more attention than can be given at regular meetings and includes wider representation than the Forum membership. Their role is to provide advice and recommendations for the Forum to consider.