The Department for Education has released the provisional 2025-26 school capital allocations, confirming that the £300 million increase in maintenance funding promised in the Autumn Budget will be delivered through the School Condition Allocation.
Download our initial analysis of the allocations, along with an overview of the key updates following the recent spring statement.
This report evaluates the current system for allocating school maintenance funding, exploring its origins, purpose, and the potential implications of changing it. It forms part of a series of reports reflecting on the decisions that have shaped the school estate and what we might hope for in the future.
This report examines the latest 2024/25 CIF outcomes data, comparing it against historical results to uncover key trends and implications for CIF-eligible institutions. Designed with busy estates teams and education leaders in mind, the analysis is concise and focused, highlighting the most critical insights to aid decision-making and support successful funding applications.
This document provides a detailed analysis of the education capital spending announcements from the Autumn Budget 2024. It is designed to help school leaders, trustees, and academies understand the impact of funding changes on their school estates.
This eBook is aimed at helping trustees and leaders of schools and academies develop or review their health and safety strategies, ensuring a safe and compliant environment for all.
This eBook is aimed at school and academy leaders who would like to know more about the different funding streams available for school estate improvement, and how to source them.
In this ebook we provide guidance on SCA eligibility, how the amount is calculated and identify the key differences between CIF and SCA funding.
In this ebook guide, we provide guidance on how educational establishments can decarbonise their buildings to reduce their carbon footprint and become fossil-fuel free, with funding available through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme.
In this second of a two part ebook, focusing on construction projects, we provide a guide on project managing construction work for your school, academy or MAT.
In this first of a two part ebook, focusing on construction projects, we provide a guide on the steps you need to take, to comply with statutory requirements before embarking on any academy or MAT building project.
In this ebook we provide a guide to the opportunities that S106 funding can offer your academy or MAT when a new housing development means you need to expand.
In this ebook we provide an overview of why condition surveys are needed, the benefits they bring and how they are essential if you want to secure funding for maintenance and get the very best value out of money you allocate for repairs.
In this ebook we discuss the opportunities that modular buildings offer your school or academy and guidance on choosing the right scheme and obtaining the necessary funding.
We have produced an ebook guide to help you navigate the latest GEM guidance. To register and download your copy of the ebook, please click on the Read More link below.
This eBook is aimed at all academies who would like to determine the condition of their school estate and obtain the best funding available to them. To register and download your copy of the ebook, please click on the Read More link below.
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.
“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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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.
We are shining a light on Will Turton, BSc (Hons) MRICS, Associate Surveyor, a vital member of the S2e team who has been with the company since its early stages. His journey is a testament to dedication, hard work, and a genuine passion for building surveying and the education sector. We recently had the opportunity to chat with Will about his experiences and insights.
The Department for Education have announced The School Estate Management Standards, described as an overarching principle to help schools manage their estates effectively. It represents the first new estates guidance issued by the current government and provides a clearer indication on their approach to school estate management.
Last week’s Spring Statement offered little new information for those interested in capital spending on school buildings. Greater clarity is expected following the June Spending Review, where the government will outline its plans for spending and key public sector reforms. While we await further details, here is what we currently know about school maintenance funding and 2025-26 allocations.
