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What is the responsibility of Local Education Authorities?
What is the responsibility of Local Education Authorities?
What is net capacity?
What is net capacity?
Which of the following facilities may be excluded from the capacity assessment of a school?
Which of the following facilities may be excluded from the capacity assessment of a school?
What does net capacity replace?
What does net capacity replace?
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What should Local Education Authorities ensure when keeping and updating a database of net capacity assessment forms?
What should Local Education Authorities ensure when keeping and updating a database of net capacity assessment forms?
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Which schools does net capacity apply to?
Which schools does net capacity apply to?
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What is the purpose of net capacity?
What is the purpose of net capacity?
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How is net capacity assessed for primary schools?
How is net capacity assessed for primary schools?
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Study Notes
- Net capacity is a method of assessing the capacity of schools in England.
- It replaces all previous methods of assessing capacity.
- Net capacity provides a single, consistent method of assessing capacity.
- It will be used to indicate surplus or additional places needed in a school.
- It will also inform decisions about how capital resources are best deployed.
- Net capacity applies to mainstream Community, Voluntary Aided, Voluntary Controlled and Foundation schools in England.
- It does not apply to City Technology Colleges, Academies, nursery schools, special schools or pupil referral units.
- For primary schools, net capacity is based on the number and size of classbases.
- For secondary schools, it is based on the number, size, and type of teaching spaces and the age range of the school.
- Net capacity is assessed by measuring available space and using relevant assessment forms, which can be done manually or with computer spreadsheets.
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Test your knowledge on the new Net Capacity method for assessing school capacity in England. This quiz covers the basics of what net capacity is, how it is calculated, and which schools it applies to. You'll also learn about the benefits of using net capacity and how it informs decisions about capital resources. Whether you're a parent or a teacher, this quiz will help you understand the new system and its impact on schools.