Estates Vision & Strategy
Strategic estate planning doesn’t have to be complicated
We aim to simplify the process so that our clients can be confident they are managing their estates effectively, in line with Good Estate Management (GEMS) guidance. We work with you to develop an estate strategy which considers:
The condition of your estate
Its thermal efficiency and energy performance
Your establishment’s educational vision
The current and future needs and usage of your buildings
Existing funding and potential opportunities for further capital support
Whether you are a single school, academy, college or a large multi-academy trust, local authority or university we can assist you with strategic estate planning and implementation.
Working only in the education sector means we understand the specific needs and challenges of education estates. We help clients develop short and long terms plans that balance the variety of demands of their estate to deliver the best returns on their capital investments.
For more information on how we can support your school, college, academy or MAT, please call 0116 5070130 or email enquire@s2e.org.uk.
Latest Articles
The DfE has updated its guidance on the School Estate Management Standards Annual Return, publishing the questions Responsible Bodies will be asked and confirming how the process will work. With the first return opening in the third week of September 2026 and a DfE webinar on 9 September, here is what the updated guidance confirms and what organisations should be doing now.
The DfE has published the results of the 2026-27 Condition Improvement Fund appeals, with a further 10 projects approved. With successful appeals continuing to be limited and CIF expected to be replaced from Autumn 2028, here is what the results mean for schools and how to start preparing now.
The DfE has published guidance for the new School Estate Management Standards Annual Return, providing Responsible Bodies with their first look at how the annual submission process will operate.