Special Conference 3rd November 2009

The conference was staged in the Convocation Hall at the Church House Conference Centre, Westminster on Tuesday 3 November 2009.

F40 viewed this funding review as a one-off opportunity for the Group to influence and shape future funding arrangements and ensure that they are fit for the priorities and challenges of the next decade.

Vernon Coaker MP, then Minister of State for Schools and Learners, plus then shadow ministers Nick Gibb MP (Conservative Party) and David Laws MP (Liberal Democrat Party) presented their positions on the funding review and answered questions from our members.

	Brief notes of the proceedings at the f40 conference held on 3rd November
	Vernon Coaker MP, Minister of State for Schools and Learners – School funding speech
	David Laws MP, Shadow Minister for Schools (Liberal Democrats) – Notes of speech
	f40 and the DSG funding Review – Lindsey Wharmby, Financial Consultant to the f40 Group.
	Dedicated Schools Grant Formula Review – Mike Heiser, Local Government Association.