Last year brought some promise for the education estate, with the Department for Education acknowledging that elements of the system could be improved and committing to longer-term funding certainty. Yet for those responsible for managing school and college estates, little has fundamentally changed in practice. Looking ahead, 2026 could be the year in which discussion begins to translate into action.
Read MoreAs we approach the end of 2025, we take a moment to reflect on the key announcements and changes that have, or will, affect the education estate.
Read MoreAutumn Budget 2025: Few surprises for schools, but SEND reform, early years, and long-term capital investment remain priorities. We await the upcoming Schools White Paper and the DfE estate strategy for further clarity on the direction for schools and the implementation of the Infrastructure Strategy for the education estate
Read MoreThe results of the 2022 to 2023 CIF applications have been published, and we are delighted to announce we secured over £28 million for our clients, with a success rate of 86% over the last 3 years.
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 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 MoreSurveyors to Education (S2e) directors, Martin Hier and Richard Coe attracted aver 70 delegates to their talk at this month’s Virtual MAT Expo.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe second wave of the Condition Data Collection (CDC 2) programme has been announced by the Department for Education (DfE).
Read MoreWhen an academy is required to join a MAT in order to improve its standard of education, the process exposes various risks to both parties. The sponsoring MAT will not only need to provide additional teaching resources, the condition of the school buildings could also be a financial burden.
Read More“Over the last 9 years, S2e have done an outstanding job in securing us CIF funding to really transform our school. We could not have done this without their expertise and support over the years. They are a true partner dedicated to our success story.”
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.
“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.”
With Martyn’s Law moving closer to implementation, schools are under increasing pressure to demonstrate clear oversight of security risks across their estates. An S2e school security assessment provides a structured, proportionate approach to identifying risks, strengthening governance, and embedding consistent security standards across multiple sites.
Last year brought some promise for the education estate, with the Department for Education acknowledging that elements of the system could be improved and committing to longer-term funding certainty. Yet for those responsible for managing school and college estates, little has fundamentally changed in practice. Looking ahead, 2026 could be the year in which discussion begins to translate into action.
As we approach the end of 2025, we take a moment to reflect on the key announcements and changes that have, or will, affect the education estate.
Autumn Budget 2025: Few surprises for schools, but SEND reform, early years, and long-term capital investment remain priorities. We await the upcoming Schools White Paper and the DfE estate strategy for further clarity on the direction for schools and the implementation of the Infrastructure Strategy for the education estate
