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School and Academy Mechanical and Electrical Surveys
School and Academy Mechanical and Electrical Surveys

Mechanical & Electrical (M & E) Surveys are an essential component of surveying your MAT or Academy premises to provide pupils with an optimum and safe learning environment.

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Adam Richards10 September 2019Surveyors to EducationMechanical and Electrical Surveys
What is the Urgent Capital Support (UCS) fund?
What is the Urgent Capital Support (UCS) fund?

If you are in urgent need of funding and have been unsuccessful in the latest CIF bidding round, then the Urgent Capital Support (UCS) fund might be just what you need.

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Adam Richards14 August 2019Surveyors to EducationFunding
Unsuccessful with your CIF bid?
Unsuccessful with your CIF bid?

Surveyors to Education are the UKs most successful independent CIF funding agency having secured over £50 million worth of funding for our clients in the past two years alone.

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Adam Richards6 August 2019Surveyors to EducationFunding, Condition Improvement Fund
New £17m Trust Capacity Fund announced by DfE
New £17m Trust Capacity Fund announced by DfE

The Department for Education (Dfe) has just announced a new capital fund to support trust growth and development across England. The fund, also known as the trust capacity fund or TCaF in short, has made £17 million available for eligible trusts.

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Adam Richards31 July 2019Surveyors to EducationFunding
Bid writing for school estate capital funding
Bid writing for school estate capital funding

As school budgets have tightened over the years, more and more have become reliant on dedicated funds and grants offered by the government and other NGO’s to help support vital expansion, refurbishment or safeguarding projects.

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Adam Richards24 July 2019Surveyors to EducationFunding, Condition Improvement Fund, Basic Needs
Case Study: Welland Park Academy
Case Study: Welland Park Academy

At 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.

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Adam Richards10 July 2019Surveyors to EducationESFA, Education and Estates Strategy, Condition Improvement Fund, Case Study
EBOOK: What is Good Estate Management for Schools
EBOOK: What is Good Estate Management for Schools

We 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.

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Adam Richards27 June 2019Surveyors to EducationFunding, Good Estate Management (GEM), Education and Estates Strategy, Bid Writing services, Safeguarding Assessments, Energy Efficiency Assessments, Development Plans, Health and Safety
Case Study: Higham Lane School
Case Study: Higham Lane School

At 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.

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Adam Richards12 June 2019Surveyors to EducationESFA, Education and Estates Strategy, Condition Improvement Fund, Case Study
What capital funding is available for my school, academy or mat?
What capital funding is available for my school, academy or mat?

Surveyors to Education (S2e) are experts in dealing with both ESFA and non ESFA educational funding sources and can help you secure the right funding for your upcoming project(s).

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Adam Richards23 May 2019Surveyors to EducationFunding, Condition Improvement Fund, Basic Needs
Case Study: Holyhead School
Case Study: Holyhead School

At 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.

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Adam Richards21 May 2019Surveyors to EducationESFA, Education and Estates Strategy, Condition Improvement Fund, Case Study
S2e to exhibit at the ISBL York Regional Meeting
S2e to exhibit at the ISBL York Regional Meeting

An exciting part of being an ISBL approved partner is being able to attend their regional and national events which are geared around school leaders and industry colleagues sharing ideas and best practice.

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Adam Richards17 May 2019Surveyors to EducationISBL
2019 CIF Round - Were you Successful?
2019 CIF Round - Were you Successful?

The 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.

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Adam Richards9 May 2019Surveyors to EducationESFA, Education and Estates Strategy, Condition Improvement Fund
A great Schools and Academies Show for S2e
A great Schools and Academies Show for S2e

The 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.

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Adam Richards10 April 2019Surveyors to EducationESFA, Basic Needs, Education and Estates Strategy
S2E to exhibit at the Schools and Academies Show
S2E to exhibit at the Schools and Academies Show

This year we will be exhibiting again at the Schools and Academies Show at the Excel in London on the 3rd and 4th April. Visit us on stand 1124 to see how we could help you achieve your educational goals and objectives.

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Adam Richards29 March 2019Surveyors to EducationESFA, Basic Needs
Surveyors to Education are now ISBL members
Surveyors to Education are now ISBL members

Surveyors to Education (S2e) are proud to announce that we have just recently become approved partners of the Institute of School Business Leadership (ISBL).

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Adam Richards11 March 2019Surveyors to EducationISBL, Funding
£38 million funding announced for T-levels
£38 million funding announced for T-levels

The Department of Education has recently announced a T-level fund of £38 million will be made available to support selected schools in making sure that they have high quality equipment and facilities in order to deliver the new T-levels qualifications from 2020.

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Adam Richards7 March 2019Surveyors to Education
Develop the ideal learning environment for your pupils
Develop the ideal learning environment for your pupils

At Surveyors to Education (S2e), we work hand in hand with  academy and MAT clients to help them develop the optimum learning environment for their pupils, no matter where they are on their estates journey.

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Adam Richards28 February 2019Surveyors to EducationCondition Surveys, Good Estate Management (GEM), Condition Improvement Fund
Schools Nurseries Capital Fund
Schools Nurseries Capital Fund

It is widely accepted that the first few years of a child’s life are critical to their future development and as such a lot of emphasis should be placed on achieving quality early years education.

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Adam Richards7 February 2019Surveyors to Education
Michael Durham joins the Surveyors to Education Team
Michael Durham joins the Surveyors to Education Team

We are very pleased to welcome Michael Durham to the expanding S2e team, serving clients in the North of England.

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Adam Richards24 January 2019Surveyors to Education
Why every academy needs an estate vision and strategy
Why every academy needs an estate vision and strategy

The DfE and ESFA have recently published a collaborative guide on ‘Good Estate Management’ (GEM) to help support schools and academies in managing their estates efficiently and effectively.

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Adam Richards18 December 2018Surveyors to EducationCondition Surveys, Good Estate Management (GEM)
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Welland Academy Trust: 9 Years of partnership, 8 CIF wins
Welland Academy Trust: 9 Years of partnership, 8 CIF wins

“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.”

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Beauchamp College: STEM Building Project
Beauchamp College: STEM Building Project

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.

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The Martin High School : Multipurpose Sports Centre
The Martin High School : Multipurpose Sports Centre

“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.

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Welland Park Academy Community College:  Sports Facility
Welland Park Academy Community College: Sports Facility

“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.”

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2026–27 Condition Improvement Fund now open
Oct 23, 2025
Condition Improvement Fund
2026–27 Condition Improvement Fund now open
Oct 23, 2025
Condition Improvement Fund

The Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) has been confirmed for another year, providing eligible academies, colleges and voluntary-aided schools the opportunity to secure capital funding to keep their buildings safe and in good working order.

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Oct 23, 2025
Condition Improvement Fund
UK infrastructure: A 10 year strategy - Key takeaways for the education estate
Oct 15, 2025
Maintenance Planning
UK infrastructure: A 10 year strategy - Key takeaways for the education estate
Oct 15, 2025
Maintenance Planning

The UK government’s 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy sets out £725 billion of investment to deliver a coordinated, long-term plan for national infrastructure. For the education estate, the strategy signals welcome stability in maintenance funding and strategic planning - but its expanded School Rebuilding Programme raises questions about scale and impact.

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Oct 15, 2025
Maintenance Planning
School security assessment – protecting what matters most
Oct 14, 2025
Safeguarding Assessments
School security assessment – protecting what matters most
Oct 14, 2025
Safeguarding Assessments

At S2e, we now offer a school security assessment designed to help schools stay ahead of evolving threats while remaining aligned with UK government guidance and the principles of Martyn’s Law. With new legislation on the horizon, schools will be expected to demonstrate that their estates, policies, and procedures are robust, proportionate, and regularly reviewed.

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Oct 14, 2025
Safeguarding Assessments
S2e Delivers ProCon Finalist: Manor High School's Simon Cole Sports Centre
Oct 10, 2025
Funding
S2e Delivers ProCon Finalist: Manor High School's Simon Cole Sports Centre
Oct 10, 2025
Funding

We are thrilled to announce that the Simon Cole Sports Centre at Manor High School in Oadby has been named a finalist in the prestigious Medium Non-Residential Scheme of the Year category at the ProCon Leicestershire Awards 2025!

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Oct 10, 2025
Funding

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Construction Project ManagementArchitectural DesignPrincipal Designer & CDMPlanning ApplicationsFeasibility StudiesMechanical & Electrical DrawingsStructural EngineeringContractor SelectionConstruction Cost Planning

Funding & Bid Writing

Funding & Bid Writing IntroductionCondition Improvement Fund (CIF)School Condition Allocation (SCA) PrioritisationPost-16 Capital FundingPublic Sector Decarbonisation FundLow Carbon Skills FundEV Charger Grants

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