Key events and national days aimed at education professionals in Waltham Forest.
New Years Day
New Years Day
Start of spring term
Start of the school spring term.
Reception closing date for 2024 applications
Admissions key date.
Schools Forum Meeting
The Schools Forum is administered by the local authority. The forum runs consultations and makes decisions on how some of the schools funding is distributed.
Careers Network Meeting
For Secondary Schools and Colleges
This network is for careers staff working in Waltham Forest secondary schools and colleges who lead on or deliver Careers education, information, advice & guidance.
The network meetings provide an opportunity for practitioners and leaders to:
Online via MS Teams - 3.30pm to 4.15pm
Contact Lisa Charlton Lisa.Charlton@walthamforest.gov.uk
Spring Census date
School Census is a termly return from all state-funded primary, secondary, special and PRUs. The DfE uses the data from the return to inform school budgets.
School Organisation Admissions Board
The School Organisation and Admissions Board (SOAB) is a discretionary board that provides support to the council in its statutory obligation to provide sufficient school places for all children within its geographical areas.
School Business Manager Network Meeting
The WF School Business Managers Network meets every six weeks and provides free guidance and training to school business professionals in maintained schools.
Holocaust Memorial Day
A day dedicated to remembering the victims of the Holocaust and other genocides. Reflect, educate, and raise awareness about the consequences of discrimination, hatred, and prejudice.