Issue - meetings

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of 21 June 2018.

The minutes of the meeting of the Forum held on 21 June 2018 were confirmed and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

Arising on the minutes, the Forum noted that:

·                     The figure £3,600 in minute 53 should be £3,500.

·                     The primary focus rather than focus of the Forum as referred to in minute 50 should be financial.

In addition, arising on minute 54, the officers were seeking to ensure that all SEN data was accurate and that the right support was there for those children who needed it.  A funding bid to provide the additional capacity was being submitted and a school site sought which was willing to house the provision which would be for primary pupils as the gap in provision was at primary rather than secondary level.  It would be a hub from which the right services would be available for the children who required it in the borough. The Department for Education would select the provider. 

The Forum was, however, reminded that the Schools Forum had previously rejected the view that there was enough funding for vulnerable pupils.  As a result, it was agreed that there was a need to have a further discussion at the next meeting on SEN and alternative provision. 

The Forum was also advised that discussions about CAMHS in East Berkshire was ongoing.  Opportunities were also being explored to do more joint commissioning in relation to health services overall and not just CAMHS.