7.10.2 Basic Need Capital supports the capital requirement for providing additional pupil places both in ‘Basic need’ new or expanded maintained schools, and academies. Basic need funding is allocated on a purely formulaic basis using data from the Annual Schools Capacity Survey. It is made available to local authorities in the first instance and it is for each local authority to decide how basic need allocations should be prioritised at local level. Further information on the planned use of basic need funding can be supplied by the local authority officer with responsibility for pupil place planning. 7.10.3 Devolved Formula Capital Devolved Formula Capital (DFC) is capital funding that is allocated, via local authorities, on a purely formulaic basis and is made available to schools for their own use, in line with departmental guidance. DFC is based on the Annual Schools Census data set, collected in January. The level of DFC, as calculated for each school by us, should be passed on by local authorities to their maintained schools and by the EFA for academies. DFC is normally used for smaller capital purchases, including information and communication technology. DFC is calculated for all maintained mainstream primary and secondary schools, special schools, pupil referral units, academies, community technical colleges and special schools. Independent schools and nursery (direct grant) schools do not receive DFC. Details of the capital programmes available to local authorities and schools are available on . The arrangements for VA schools are explained in the guidance on capital funding for VA schools in England. Further information on capital funding, including specific advice on academies, VA schools and the 16-19 sector capital, can be accessed by email to: 7.10.4 Developments at schools The Building Regulations 2010 set standards for the design and construction of buildings in England and Wales. Their prime purpose is to ensure the safety and health of people in or around buildings, but they also cover energy conservation and accessibility. They cover the construction of new schools and many alterations of, and improvements to, existing school buildings. As with other building types, developments at schools are bound by normal planning controls. Information on these building regulations and associated guidance are on the government .
7.10.2 Basic Need Capital ‘Basic need’ supports the capital requirement for providing additional pupil places both in new or expanded maintained schools, and academies. Basic need funding is allocated on a purely formulaic basis using data from the Annual Schools Capacity Survey. It is made available to local authorities in the first instance and it is for each local authority to decide how basic need allocations should be prioritised at local level. Further information on the planned use of basic need funding can be supplied by the local authority officer with responsibility for pupil place planning. 7.10.3 Devolved Formula Capital Devolved Formula Capital (DFC) is capital funding that is allocated, via local authorities, on a purely formulaic basis and is made available to schools for their own use, in line with departmental guidance. DFC is based on the Annual Schools Census data set, collected in January. The level of DFC, as calculated for each school by us, should be passed on by local authorities to their maintained schools and by the EFA for academies. DFC is normally used for smaller capital purchases, including information and communication technology. DFC is calculated for all maintained mainstream primary and secondary schools, special schools, pupil referral units, academies, community technical colleges and special schools. Independent schools and nursery (direct grant) schools do not receive DFC. Details of the capital programmes available to local authorities and schools are available on . The arrangements for VA schools are explained in the guidance on capital funding for VA schools in England. Further information on capital funding, including specific advice on academies, VA schools and the 16-19 sector capital, can be accessed by email to: 7.10.4 Developments at schools The Building Regulations 2010 set standards for the design and construction of buildings in England and Wales. Their prime purpose is to ensure the safety and health of people in or around buildings, but they also cover energy conservation and accessibility. They cover the construction of new schools and many alterations of, and improvements to, existing school buildings. As with other building types, developments at schools are bound by normal planning controls. Information on these building regulations and associated guidance are on the government .
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