What’s coming up for the education estate in 2026?

2026 could be a pivotal year for the education estate. With the Schools White Paper imminent, further SEND capital investment announced, and new data reshaping how funding is allocated, estates leaders face a period of change — and continued pressure.

In our latest insight, we examine what’s coming next for the education estate, from the future of the School Rebuilding Programme and maintenance funding, to the implications of CDC2, emerging guidance on older buildings, and new digital tools from the DfE.

We set out what these developments mean in practice, and where responsible bodies may need to act now to prepare for what lies ahead.

To download the report in full, please fill in your details in the form below and explore what these changes mean for your estate strategy.

As always, if you’d like to discuss how we can support your planning, funding or compliance needs, get in touch with the S2e team on 0116 5070130 or email on enquire@s2e.org.uk.