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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreWe’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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreLast 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.
Read MoreThe British Youth Music Theatre (BYMT) recently brought their ‘Discover Music Theatre’ workshops to students at Fortis Academy. The workshop was awarded to the Shaw Education Trust by Surveyors to Education (S2e) following a competition at last year’s Schools and Academies show, to celebrate BYMT’s 20th season.
Read MoreWe’re proud to support Active Together’s Young People Hardship Fund, which provides grants to enable students to access sport and physical activity. By championing initiatives that foster healthy lifestyles both within and outside the school environment, we aim to give every child the opportunity to learn a life skill such as swimming and develop a healthy mind and body.
Read MoreThe DfE has indicated its intention to review the system for issuing capital maintenance funding, specifically highlighting CIF. Our Head of Insights examines the current school maintenance system, explores why it exists and evaluates the implications of changing it.
Read MoreFarren joined S2e in June 2024 as a Senior Building Surveyor. A typical week might see him working on an £80,000 classroom refurbishment or a £5 million project to demolish and reconstruct an entire school building.
Read MoreWe are pleased to introduce S2e’s Spotlight Series, a collection of interrelated reports exploring the school estate, offering a deeper analysis of its current condition, the challenges it presents and how they might be overcome.
Read MoreSurveyors to Education (S2e) are starting the 2025 education conference season by attending three education events for school estate professionals next week. The ABLE Spring Conference on 3rd March, ISBL / EdExec LIVE on 4th March and The Independent Schools Conference on 6th March.
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The government has announced a £740 million fund to help mainstream schools adapt so that they can provide places for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The initiative aims to alleviate the overwhelming demand for places in state special schools by enabling more children with SEND to stay in mainstream schools closer to home.
Read MoreSam’s passion for sustainability and education has shaped his career in the built environment. With diverse experience in residential, commercial, and educational projects, including work within a prestigious Cambridge school, he joined S2e in April 2024. Sam is dedicated to helping schools secure funding and deliver projects that transform learning environments.
Read MoreLast 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 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 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.
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.
