Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) funding is intended to keep school and college buildings safe and in good working order, addressing the priorities of poor condition, structural safety, fire doors and alarms, boilers and electrics, roof coverings and windows, and emergency asbestos removal.
Read MoreAt the recent ISBL National Conference, Surveyors to Education Directors, Martin Hier and Roy Pett joined up with Chris Everard, Operations and Finance Director of The Wensum Trust to lead an interactive workshop titled, ‘Rethinking & challenging the development of capital funding.’
Read MoreThe Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) can provide game-changing funds to improve the condition of school and academy buildings – but only around a third of applications are accepted each year. So how can you make sure you submit a high-quality bid and increase your chances of success?
Read MoreThe latest guidance has been published for academies wanting to apply for government funds to improve their buildings, and there are a few changes from last year.
Read MoreWe are delighted to confirm that S2e will be chairing a workshop at the forthcoming ISBL National Conference.
Read MorePhase 3 of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS), has been launched, with the announcement that the application portal will open at 2pm on Wednesday 6th October 2021.
Read MoreThe application window for academies and maintained schools to apply for Phase 2 of the Low Carbon Skills Fund will open at 2pm on Monday 13 September 2021.
Read MoreThe Department for Education (DfE) has launched a consultation inviting views on its approach to prioritising schools for future places in the School Rebuilding Programme.
Read MoreWe have written an ebook to provide a brief guide on project managing construction work for your school, academy or MAT. This is the second part of our ebook guide, focusing on construction projects.
In this first part of our two part ebook series, focusing on construction projects, we look at the steps you need to take to comply with statutory requirements before embarking on any academy or MAT building project.
Read MoreWe are delighted to announce that S2e have again secured over £20m of CIF funding for our academy and MAT clients. If you are an Academy Trust who has been unsuccessful with CIF in the 2021-22 round, and/or are considering a CIF application for next year, we would be pleased to offer you a free assessment of your requirements.
Read MoreRegulations 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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreEvery 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.
Read MoreMulti-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.
Read MoreDoes 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.
Read MoreInteractive 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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreMAT 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.
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”
S2e was appointed to deliver the Simon Cole Sports Centre — a £4.1 million sports hall and classroom project at Manor High School. Designed to support a 200-student intake increase and enable full GCSE PE curriculum delivery, the facility also incorporates Net Zero technologies and provides lasting value to the wider community through out-of-hours use.
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!
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.
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.
