The quality of teaching and learning spaces is an important contributing factor towards the student experience, with implications for academic outcomes. The first step to improving the experience is to undertake a space utilisation survey...
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An energy assessment will identify the most cost-effective energy saving measures you can take. Actions could be as simple as switching off appliances when not in use, a more effective maintenance programme or refurbishment, replacing old and inefficient systems.
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On Wednesday we enjoyed another very successful day at The Academies Show in the ExCel, London. It was great to see so many existing clients on the stand.
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Money levied from the soft drinks industry will soon be available for academies to improve sports facilities and promote healthy living.
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In an educational environment, managers are responsible for health and safety within their premises and for any associated activities, as a basic statutory requirement.
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Whether you’re applying for a Condition Improvement Fund grant or planning an extension to a building, a measured survey is your start point.
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A condition survey is carried out by qualified surveyors and provides objective information about the condition of your premises. It uses a common grading system to enable fair comparison across sites and allow effective prioritisation.
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MAT trustees now need to think at the strategic level about delivering services and getting the most from their assets, including grounds and buildings.
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Before we met S2e there were significant issues with the condition of the school. We were suffering from ageing roofing as well as dilapidated toilets. We engaged S2e to help us secure funding, negotiate with contractors and project manage the various builds.
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Education operating leases are a popular option for schools and colleges trying to fund investment. Put simply, an operating lease requires the school to pay a rental fee to hire an asset over a set period of time.
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After we helped Ibstock Community College to acquire funds through CIF to replace their roof, the school ran a competition to challenge the students to design the tiles.
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Following our blog in June, there have been some updates to the Healthy Pupils Capital Fund (HPCF), to support the focus on healthy, active lifestyles for school children.
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Salix Finance Ltd was set up in 2004 to offer interest-free Government funding to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and lower energy bills in the public sector.
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Does your school have a great idea that will benefit not only students but the community at large? Are you wondering how you can get the money to make it happen?
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If you are the School Business Manager or CFO of a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with at least five academies and more that 3,000 pupils under your care, are you prepared to receive your School Condition Allocation (SCA)?
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If your academy urgently needs renovation or expanding, then you should consider bidding for Government money from the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF).
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It is with great pleasure that we introduce Stuart Lindeman BE’d, DASE, MBA as a member of the S2e team. He has a wealth of premises education experience with a particular focus on sport and is our new Sports and Education Director with a specific focus on the Healthy Pupils Capital Fund.
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The Government has set up a fund with which to support the continued focus on healthy, active lifestyles for school children. £415 million has been set aside for state-funded primary, secondary and sixth-form colleges to pay for facilities to support physical education (PE), after school activities and healthy eating amongst pupils.
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On Wednesday 26 April, we attended The Academies Show in London. It was our first time at the show which was attended by over 3,000 senior leaders and decision makers from the academy and MAT sector.
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Today we are at The Academies Show at the ExCeL in London. Please come and visit us at Stand 386 where we will be able to talk to you about the full range of ESFA and non-ESFA funding streams that are available to your academy or MAT.
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