Last month the government launched the School-Based Nursery Capital Grant which is a one-time grant available for eligible state-funded primary schools. Schools can bid for up to £150,000 of funding to use solely for capital expenditure, to convert surplus space within a school building so that it is suitable for nursery provision, from a total funding pot of £15 million.
Read MoreJoin Surveyors to Education (S2e) on Wednesday 20th November at the Schools & Academies Show 2024 for a chance to win early access to our brand-new thermography survey.
Read MoreSchools appear to be one of the relative winners in last month’s Budget seeing further investment in breakfast clubs and an additional £2.3 billion towards the core school budgets to support Labour’s manifesto pledge to recruit 6,500 teachers.
Read MoreThe latest round of the Condition Improvement Fund for 2025-2026 is now open, offering schools, academies and colleges the opportunity to obtain important funding for building improvements.
Read MoreAfter his previous employer closed, Owen found a new path with S2e. Now a Building Surveyor, he’s also pursuing an MSc in Building Surveying at Nottingham Trent University, supported by S2e. “It’s a fantastic opportunity, and the team is incredibly supportive,” he says.
Read MoreIf you are an expanding school looking to develop a new sports hall, Surveyors to Education has the expertise to help. We offer a cost-effective end-to-end service, delivering high quality sports facilities to improve your pupils’ environment fast.
Read MoreSurveyors to Education has been featured in the latest edition of the Institute of School Business Leadership’s (ISBL) The Voice magazine. The article, titled “What Next for the School Estate?”, discusses the current challenges in managing school estates and offers insights into what may lie ahead.
Read MoreDiscover how S2e helped Welland Park Academy build a state-of-the-art sports hall on a reduced budget, benefiting students and the local community with modern sports facilities and flood prevention measures.
Read MoreRob joined S2e in January 2024, drawn particularly by the work the company does with estate strategy planning and government funding streams for educational facilities.
Read MoreEnsuring the safety and health of staff, pupils, and visitors is essential for any school or academy. Trustees and leaders have a legal duty of care and must follow approved codes of practice and guidance to manage their systems and estates effectively.
Read MoreThe education landscape has changed dramatically since Labour were last in power. As they take office for the first time in fourteen years, we’re all wondering what this will really mean for schools and academies.
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As we enter the final week of the general election, we have summarised the Conservative and Labour manifestos, focusing on education and implications for the school estate.
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The team at Surveyors to Education will be exhibiting at The National Schools and Academies Leaders Show and Exhibition at the University of Derby on 20 June 2024, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Read MorePhil joined S2e in January 2024 after working in various Health and Safety roles, most recently for a builder’s merchant managing the health and safety of their minor refurbishments to larger new build sites. Previously to a career in Health and Safety, Phil was responsible for shipping all manner of goods all over the world, including for London 2012.
Read MoreWe are delighted to share with you S2e’s inaugural Condition Improvement Fund Insights for CIF outcomes in 2024/25. This report examines the latest (2024/25) CIF outcome against historical results, to provide analysis on long-term trends and implications for CIF-eligible institutions.
Read MoreEarlier this month we were back at The Schools & Academies Show where we ran an exciting competition in partnership with British Youth Music Theatre (BYMT). To celebrate BYMT’s 20th season, we offered attendees the opportunity to win a ‘Discover Music Theatre’ workshop for their school or multi-academy trust.
Read MoreLast month the Department for Education released a new piece of guidance to help school building owners and maintenance staff identify building systems and prioritise maintenance and repair of their school estate.
Read MoreWe are returning to The Schools & Academies Show on May 1, 2024, at Excel London. As usual, our team will be on hand to discuss all your estate needs and we are also thrilled to announce that we will be running a competition in collaboration with the British Youth Music Theatre.
Read MoreBen joined S2e just before Christmas in 2023 and has found himself learning from the best. He revels in the variety of work his role holds in store, and says seeing pupils and teachers enjoying their new surroundings after an S2e project is one of the most rewarding parts of the job.
Read MoreFire risk assessments are an essential tool in ensuring the safety and well-being of both students and staff in educational settings. By thoroughly examining potential sources of ignition and fuel within the school premises, including kitchens, science labs, and less monitored areas like toilets and changing rooms, these assessments aim to mitigate the risks of fire.
Read MoreS2e’s expertise and dedication in constructing our new STEM building were outstanding. Their ability to navigate challenges and deliver a top-quality educational facility reflects their commitment to excellence. We are immensely grateful for their contribution.
“The addition of this versatile and exciting facility to Martin High School has created greater opportunities to enhance health and well being for pupils and staff. It has also created a fantastic facility for the community, serving as a dedicated venue to optimise the sports offerings for individuals of all ages in the locality.
“Surveyors to Education (S2e) are nothing short of amazing! They are very supportive; they communicate consistently well and remove a lot of the stress of managing a big project. They have been both the designer and the school’s representative through the process and they really want to ensure we understand what is going on at each step of the process.”
“Together, we have overseen the replacement of a dilapidated temporary mobile with a state-of-the-art two-storey bespoke English and maths block which has enabled us to bring our departments together and create some fantastic spaces for our students to thrive”
Last month the government launched the School-Based Nursery Capital Grant which is a one-time grant available for eligible state-funded primary schools. Schools can bid for up to £150,000 of funding to use solely for capital expenditure, to convert surplus space within a school building so that it is suitable for nursery provision, from a total funding pot of £15 million.
Join Surveyors to Education (S2e) on Wednesday 20th November at the Schools & Academies Show 2024 for a chance to win early access to our brand-new thermography survey.
Schools appear to be one of the relative winners in last month’s Budget seeing further investment in breakfast clubs and an additional £2.3 billion towards the core school budgets to support Labour’s manifesto pledge to recruit 6,500 teachers.
The latest round of the Condition Improvement Fund for 2025-2026 is now open, offering schools, academies and colleges the opportunity to obtain important funding for building improvements.
