Since the Grenfell Tower fire there has been a greater awareness of the danger of fire in public buildings and the importance of avoiding a similar tragedy. However, fires are regular occurrences in our schools and academies; each year there an estimated 1400 and 1800 fires in UK schools.
Read MoreProviding a safe, secure and stimulating learning environment is key to raising standards in the classroom.
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 MoreThe 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...
Read MoreAn 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.
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreMoney levied from the soft drinks industry will soon be available for academies to improve sports facilities and promote healthy living.
Read MoreIn an educational environment, managers are responsible for health and safety within their premises and for any associated activities, as a basic statutory requirement.
Read MoreWhether you’re applying for a Condition Improvement Fund grant or planning an extension to a building, a measured survey is your start point.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreMAT trustees now need to think at the strategic level about delivering services and getting the most from their assets, including grounds and buildings.
Read MoreBefore 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.
Read MoreEducation 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.
Read MoreAfter 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.
Read MoreFollowing 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.
Read MoreSalix 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.
Read MoreDoes 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?
Read MoreIf 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)?
Read MoreIf your academy urgently needs renovation or expanding, then you should consider bidding for Government money from the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF).
Read MoreIt 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.
Read MoreThis case study outlines how S2e delivered a £2.98m modular vocational teaching block for St Philip’s School, replacing end-of-life temporary accommodation with a permanent, SEND-focused facility designed for industry-standard learning, sustainability, and long-term estate strategy.
“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.
The DfE has published guidance for the new School Estate Management Standards Annual Return, providing Responsible Bodies with their first look at how the annual submission process will operate.
A new Prime Minister is a near certainty in the coming months, but does that mean real change for the school estate? We explore why continuity, not upheaval, has defined education capital policy for over a decade, and what a change in leadership is - and isn't - likely to affect.
Health and safety training is a legal requirement for employers under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. S2e delivers a range of compliance training courses for school and academy estates teams, covering asbestos, legionella, fire doors, COSHH, manual handling, and more, led by our Health and Safety Consultants.
The DfE has published further detail on how the Renewal and Retrofit Programme will operate. We explore what the latest guidance confirms, what it signals about the future direction of capital funding, and what Responsible Bodies should be doing now to prepare.
