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Starting an academy construction project? Don't ignore CDM
Starting an academy construction project? Don't ignore CDM

Regulations around Health & Safety on construction sites make things more complicated than they can first appear. And whether you are having maintenance or new building work carried out, you will have legal duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) and all other associated Regulations.

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Adam Richards13 June 2021Surveyors to EducationFunding, Health and Safety, CDM Regulations
EBOOK: How academies can fund expansion through Section 106 grants
EBOOK: How academies can fund expansion through Section 106 grants

We have written an ebook to provide a brief guide to the opportunities that S106 funding can offer your academy or MAT when a new housing development means you need to expand.

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Adam Richards25 May 2021Surveyors to EducationFunding, Ebook, Section 106
20% boost to school and academy maintenance fund
20% boost to school and academy maintenance fund

Every school and academy in England can claim a share of almost £1.8 billion this year to help keep their school buildings in the best possible condition, the Government has announced.

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Adam Richards7 May 2021Surveyors to EducationSurveying, Property Maintenance, Funding
Phase 2 of £75m Decarbonisation Fund opens on 7 April
Phase 2 of £75m Decarbonisation Fund opens on 7 April

Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), academies and schools planning to swap their old fossil-fuel heating system for an eco-friendly alternative can apply for a share of a £75m government decarbonisation fund. Find out how Surveyors to Education (S2e) can help.

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Adam Richards14 April 2021Surveyors to EducationSurveying, Roofing, Property Maintenance, RAAC, Decarbonisation
What is the problem with Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in School Buildings?
What is the problem with Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in School Buildings?

Does your school have RAAC in the roof, walls or floors? You may want to check your premises for RAAC yourself or engage appropriately qualified experts to carry out what can be a difficult task. Find out how Surveyors to Education (S2e) can help.

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Adam Richards8 April 2021Surveyors to EducationSurveying, Roofing, Property Maintenance, RAAC
Can academies benefit from 3D modelling?
Can academies benefit from 3D modelling?

Interactive 3D modelling has been described as the future of building surveying for academies and MATs. Computer technology that brings flat 2D ideas to life, it enables 3D visualisation of your academy or MAT estate, inside and out.

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Adam Richards24 March 2021Surveyors to EducationPremises Strategy, Surveying
EBOOK: What is a condition survey and why is it important?
EBOOK: What is a condition survey and why is it important?

We have written this ebook to provide a brief guide on school and academy condition surveys, why they are needed, and how they are essential if you want to secure funding for maintenance.

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Adam Richards18 March 2021Surveyors to EducationFunding, Ebook, Condition Surveys
MAT and academy re-brokering explained
MAT and academy re-brokering explained

MAT or academy re-brokering can land you with unexpected liabilities. The academy or trust that is now your responsibility may require hefty maintenance or capital investment.

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Adam Richards16 February 2021Surveyors to EducationRebrokering, Condition Surveys
New £1.5 bn fund to upgrade FE colleges launched
New £1.5 bn fund to upgrade FE colleges launched

Further Education colleges are invited to bid for a share of a new £1.5 billion Government funding pot to transform premises in poor condition.

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Adam Richards10 February 2021Surveyors to Education
The effect of buildings on pupil learning
The effect of buildings on pupil learning

Dingy cold classrooms and dilapidated facilities are all too common, yet school buildings can have a major impact on students’ performance.

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Adam Richards27 January 2021Surveyors to EducationCondition Improvement Fund
EBOOK: The benefits of modular versus traditional buildings for academies
EBOOK: The benefits of modular versus traditional buildings for academies

In this Ebook guide, we discuss the opportunities that modular buildings can offer a school or academy, providing impressive fit-for-purpose space for optimum learning along with savings in cost, energy and CO2 emissions.

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Adam Richards20 January 2021Surveyors to EducationFunding, Ebook, Modular Buildings
Case Study: The development of estates was pivotal for one trust
Case Study: The development of estates was pivotal for one trust

Lionheart Academies Trust CEO, Kath Kelly, Director of Estates, Roger Taylor, and S2e director, Roy Pett co-chaired a workshop on how the development of estates has been pivotal to the successful performance of the Trust.

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Adam Richards16 December 2020Surveyors to EducationCondition Improvement Fund, Condition Surveys, Rebrokering, Section 106
Virtual MAT Expo: Achieving the MAT Estate Vision
Virtual MAT Expo: Achieving the MAT Estate Vision

Surveyors to Education (S2e) directors, Martin Hier and Richard Coe attracted aver 70 delegates to their talk at this month’s Virtual MAT Expo.

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Adam Richards8 December 2020Surveyors to EducationCondition Improvement Fund, Condition Surveys, DfE, Rebrokering, Maintenance Planning, Energy Planning, Decarbonisation, Section 106
2020 - 2021 Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) appeals update
2020 - 2021 Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) appeals update

The latest information from the Department of Education (DfE) is that the results of the CIF 2020 to 2021 appeals round will be announced within the next 10 days.

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Adam Richards11 November 2020Surveyors to EducationCondition Improvement Fund, Condition Surveys, DfE
Condition Data Collection (CDC) 2 programme announced
Condition Data Collection (CDC) 2 programme announced

The second wave of the Condition Data Collection (CDC 2) programme has been announced by the Department for Education (DfE).

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Adam Richards2 November 2020Surveyors to EducationCondition Improvement Fund, Condition Surveys, DfE
Latest Good Estate Management for Schools (GEMS) guide
Latest Good Estate Management for Schools (GEMS) guide

New tools and updated advice have been included in the DfE’s latest edition of its Good Estate Management for Schools (GEMS) guide.

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Adam Richards21 October 2020Surveyors to EducationGood Estate Management (GEM)
Carbon saving funds announced
Carbon saving funds announced

Academies and schools wanting to carry out carbon-saving energy schemes can apply for funding from a £1 billion grant pot just launched by the Government.

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Adam Richards2 October 2020Surveyors to EducationGood Estate Management (GEM), Decarbonisation, Funding
S2e Sponsor 2020 Virtual MAT Expo
S2e Sponsor 2020 Virtual MAT Expo

We are delighted to announce that S2e have been appointed as Buildings, Estates and Facilities Zone Sponsor at the forthcoming Virtual MAT Expo taking place on 1-2 December 2020.

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Adam Richards30 September 2020Surveyors to Education
Article: Moving from CIF to SCA
Article: Moving from CIF to SCA

Surveyors to Education Director, Martin Hier, has been featured in the September edition of the ISBL Voice magazine, in an article titled, From CIF to SCA – reading behind the letters.

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Adam Richards15 September 2020Surveyors to EducationFunding, Section 106
EBOOK: Moving from CIF to SCA funding
EBOOK: Moving from CIF to SCA funding

This eBook is aimed at smaller MATs and SATs who are currently funded by the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) but through expansion will soon be eligible for the School Condition Allocation (SCA) fund.

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Adam Richards12 August 2020Surveyors to EducationFunding, Ebook
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Beauchamp College: STEM Building Project
Beauchamp College: STEM Building Project

S2e’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.

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The Martin High School : Multipurpose Sports Centre
The Martin High School : Multipurpose Sports Centre

“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.

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Welland Park Academy Community College:  Sports Facility
Welland Park Academy Community College: Sports Facility

“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.”

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Humphrey Perkins School: English and Maths Modular Teaching Block
Humphrey Perkins School: English and Maths Modular Teaching Block

“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”

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Education and Estates Strategy, Condition Improvement Fund
Shape the Future of Education: Join the S2E Team!
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Education and Estates Strategy, Condition Improvement Fund

We are growing and thrilled to announce several exciting new vacancies to join our multidisciplinary team of architects, building surveyors, engineers, health & safety specialists, and operations professionals. If you're looking to contribute to impactful projects and develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we want to hear from you!

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Education and Estates Strategy, Condition Improvement Fund
2025-2026 Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) outcome
Jun 4, 2025
Education and Estates Strategy, Condition Improvement Fund
2025-2026 Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) outcome
Jun 4, 2025
Education and Estates Strategy, Condition Improvement Fund

Last week the Department for Education (DfE) announced the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) outcomes for 2025-26, allocating £470 million for 789 projects across 656 eligible institutions. Despite a 5% increase in funding, this year’s results mark another record low in successful projects and schools, both down approximately 10% compared to last year.

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Jun 4, 2025
Education and Estates Strategy, Condition Improvement Fund
The Cancellation of the Low Carbon Skills Fund and the Decarbonisation of the Education Estate
May 23, 2025
Education and Estates Strategy, Energy, Decarbonisation
The Cancellation of the Low Carbon Skills Fund and the Decarbonisation of the Education Estate
May 23, 2025
Education and Estates Strategy, Energy, Decarbonisation

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has recently announced the cancellation of the Low Carbon Skills Fund (LCSF), which previously provided grants to help public sector organisations access expert advice and develop heat decarbonisation plans for their estates. This year, the government concluded that the fund is no longer necessary, pointing to the availability of alternative sources of support, including Local Net Zero Hubs.

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May 23, 2025
Education and Estates Strategy, Energy, Decarbonisation
Join S2e at the Schools & Academies Show London 2025 –win a Free Thermography Survey!
May 14, 2025
Events
Join S2e at the Schools & Academies Show London 2025 –win a Free Thermography Survey!
May 14, 2025
Events

We’re excited to announce that S2e will be exhibiting at the Schools & Academies Show (SAAS) London 2025, at ExCeL London on Thursday 15 May 2025! Visit S2e at stand D10 for a chance to win a free Thermography survey.

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May 14, 2025
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