At Surveyors to Education (S2e), we understand our responsibility towards the environment and are committed to helping schools and educational institutions on their journey towards sustainability and achieving Net Zero emissions. This commitment is not only about aiding schools and Trusts in reducing their carbon footprint, but also assessing our own impact as a company.
Read MoreThis week the government announced new grants to help schools, colleges, nurseries, and academies to increase availability of EV charging facilities. The scheme, funded by the Department for Transport (DfT) and part of the Workplace Charging Scheme, will provide up to 75% of the cost to buy and install chargepoints. State-funded education institutions will be able to claim up to £2,500 per socket, up from £350 previously available, for up to 40 chargepoints.
Read MoreSurveyors to Education has been featured in the latest edition of ISBL The Voice magazine! Our Senior Surveyor, Harj Chana, has written an article titled "Are Your Buildings Ready for Decarbonisation?". The piece explores the need for schools and multi-academy trusts (MATs) to adopt a strategic approach in preparing their estates for decarbonisation.
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”
We are returning to The Schools & Academies Show on May 1, 2024, at Excel London. As usual, our team will be on hand to discuss all your estate needs and we are also thrilled to announce that we will be running a competition in collaboration with the British Youth Music Theatre.
Ben joined S2e just before Christmas in 2023 and has found himself learning from the best. He revels in the variety of work his role holds in store, and says seeing pupils and teachers enjoying their new surroundings after an S2e project is one of the most rewarding parts of the job.
Fire risk assessments are an essential tool in ensuring the safety and well-being of both students and staff in educational settings. By thoroughly examining potential sources of ignition and fuel within the school premises, including kitchens, science labs, and less monitored areas like toilets and changing rooms, these assessments aim to mitigate the risks of fire.
The Department for Education (DfE) has recently announced the allocations for the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) for 2024-25. For schools, multi-academy trusts (MATs) and colleges facing disappointment in this cycle, there will be an option to appeal against the decision
