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Introduction
The Funding Framework: the "Fair Funding: Scheme For Financing Schools" is the scheme made by Birmingham City Council in accordance with Section 48 (s48) of The Schools Standards and Framework Act 1998 (SSAF Act 1998).

Charging of School Budget Shares
Circumstances in which charges may be made

Cheque Book Schools
Instalments of budget share; banking arrangements

Community Facilities
Community facilities are subject to a number of controls

Financial Controls
The application of financial controls to schools and the provision of financial information and reports

Former GM Schools
Former GM and GM Special Schools’ balances

Income
Income from lettings and community provision; fees and charges; fund raising and other sources

Insurance
Insurance cover details

Miscellaneous
Rights of access to information and other legal requirements

Private Finance Initiative
Ten schools have benefited from PFI Package One.  These schools have either been rebuilt altogether, or had major extensions and refurbishment of other parts of the school.
 
Provision of Services & Facilities by the Local Authority
Centrally held services that continue to be funded through an Authority’s budget and those centrally held services that are deducted from the Schools Budget, funded through the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG).

Repairs & Maintenance
Responsibilities for Repairs & Maintenance

Surplus & Deficits
The treatment of surplus and deficit balances arising in relation to budget shares

Taxation
VAT, Construction Industry Taxation Scheme

Annexe A
List of schools covered by the Birmingham Approved Fair Funding Scheme for Financing Schools

Annexe B
The principles of Best Value

Annexe C
Responsibilities for Repairs & Maintenance

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