10.—(1) The authority must consult the schools forum annually in respect of the authority's functions relating to the schools budget, in connection with the following—
(a)arrangements for the education of pupils with special educational needs;
(b)arrangements for the use of pupil referral units and the education of children otherwise than at school;
(c)arrangements for early years provision;
(d)administrative arrangements for the allocation of central government grants paid to schools via the authority.
(2) The authority may consult the forum on such other matters concerning the funding of schools as they see fit.