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 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 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 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 education landscape has changed dramatically since Labour were last in power. As they take office for the first time in fourteen years, we’re all wondering what this will really mean for schools and academies.
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As we enter the final week of the general election, we have summarised the Conservative and Labour manifestos, focusing on education and implications for the school estate.
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S2e has been in a collaborative partnership with The Winstanley school since 2014, bidding and securing for funding and prioritising the allocation by fully understanding the current and future demands on their existing estate.
Read MoreAt Surveyors to Education (S2e) we have the knowledge and expertise to tackle any project, no matter how big, small or complex to ensure that we deliver the optimum learning environment for your pupils.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreAt Surveyors to Education (S2e) we have a history of completing over 700 capital projects, thereby giving us the expertise and knowledge to leverage exceptional value for money.
Read MoreAt Surveyors to Education (S2e) we work together with our clients and help them develop the optimum learning environment for their pupils, no matter the project size.
Read MoreThe ESFA has recently published the outcome of the 2019 Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) round, with £433m being committed to 1412 projects across 1209 academies or 6th forms across the country.
Read MoreThe London Excel provided the world-class setting for the Schools and Academies Show earlier this month, with thousands of visitors coming through its doors keen to engage and learn from industry peers.
Read MorePutting in place an education and estates strategy provides you with a complete understanding of the true potential of your premises and is essential for the provision of a safe, secure, high quality teaching environment.
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.
