Main tasks

• To consider the implications of any national proposals for schools funding formulae;

• To analyse and review the existing formula for Birmingham for all schools;
• To consider the implications of formula simplification on the existing formula and individual schools;
• To make proposals for formula changes for April 2002 and the longer term.'

Membership

Agendas/Notes of Meetings

• Responsibility of Chair/Secretary. Any agenda items to be notified to secretary at least one week prior to meeting.
  
  

• Secretary to circulate notes of meetings within seven days and agendas will be sent out to arrive three days prior to the scheduled meeting.

Overall Framework

• Report to the FFDG on any proposals to change the existing or new Standards Fund grants.
  
  

• Report to FFDG on the implications of ceasing Standards Fund grants.
  
  
• Input into the production of relevant papers for members and consultation as appropriate.