What the forum does
The Schools Forum is a body of elected representatives from schools, academies, nursery and 16 to 19 year old education providers.
The forum acts as a consultative body that advises the council on matters affecting school funding such as changes to the local funding formula and arrangements for pupils with special educational needs.
Further information about the role and responsibilities of the Schools Forum can be found on the Department for Education Schools Forum website
Future meeting dates
The next meeting is on Wednesday 14 January 2026. It will be held in person. If you’d like to attend, email us.
Email: [email protected]
Future meeting dates: Wednesday 18 March 2026.
Contact us
Contact Nicola Shiels, SEND, Education and Inclusion Support Manager and Cumberland Schools Forum Support, for:
- meeting papers prior to 1 April 2023 relating to the Cumbria (County Council) Schools Forum
- an invite to the next meeting
Email: [email protected]