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Article: Developing the optimum learning environment
Article: Developing the optimum learning environment

S2e has been featured in a two page article titled “Developing the optimum learning environment” in the Good Estate Management Supplement of the latest edition of The Voice Magazine.

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Adam Richards26 February 2020Surveyors to EducationFunding, Section 106
Martin Hier to present at Strictly Education Conference
Martin Hier to present at Strictly Education Conference

Martin will be speaking to approximately 60 School Business Managers, Bursars, Facilities Managers and Headteachers on the many and varied estate challenges they face and how to overcome them using actual client case studies from previous work undertaken.

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Adam Richards30 January 2020Surveyors to EducationFunding
Case Study: The Winstanley School
Case Study: The Winstanley School

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.

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Adam Richards19 December 2019Surveyors to EducationESFA, Education and Estates Strategy, Condition Improvement Fund, Case Study
GEMS, estate condition and sources of funding
GEMS, estate condition and sources of funding

GEMS sets out the policies, processes and documents that schools, academies and MATs should consider when managing their estates and emphasises the direct link between strategic estate management, maintenance and improvement, and increasing levels of pupil attainment.

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Adam Richards5 December 2019Surveyors to EducationFunding, Good Estate Management (GEM)
EBOOK: How to obtain funding and improve the condition of your academy estate
EBOOK: How to obtain funding and improve the condition of your academy estate

This eBook is aimed at all academies who would like to determine the condition of their school estate, collect the relevant documentation and obtain the best funding to provide the optimum learning environment for your pupils.

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Adam Richards26 November 2019Surveyors to EducationFunding, Ebook, Condition Surveys, Good Estate Management (GEM)
Robina Garner shortlisted for Award
Robina Garner shortlisted for Award

Congratulations to our client Robina Garner, School Business Manager of Mark Rutherford School in Bedford, on being shortlisted as one of three nominees for the Income Innovator of Year Award.

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Adam Richards21 November 2019Surveyors to EducationISBL, Funding, Case Study
Section 106 funding and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
Section 106 funding and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

Any academy, trust or school looking to secure additional capital, may be eligible for Section 106 or CIL funding to support their infrastructure when housing growth places additional pressure on them. Find out on how we can help you secure the funding you need for your academy or MAT.

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Adam Richards29 October 2019Surveyors to EducationFunding, Section 106, Community Grant, Community Infrastructure Levy
The importance of condition surveys
The importance of condition surveys

Knowing the condition of your academy buildings is crucial to creating a safer, more conducive learning environment for your students and unlocking the full potential of your estate. Find out how we can support your academy with a comprehensive maintenance plan and funding.

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Adam Richards22 October 2019Surveyors to EducationCondition Improvement Fund, ESFA, Condition Surveys
EBOOK: Sources of Capital Funding
EBOOK: Sources of Capital Funding

This Sources of Capital Funding eBook is aimed at academy and school leaders who would like to understand more about the sources of capital funding available to them, and how to successfully access these funds within the allocated timelines.

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Adam Richards26 September 2019Surveyors to EducationFunding, Energy Efficiency Assessments, Development Plans, Health and Safety, Section 106
December 2019 CIF deadline fast approaching
December 2019 CIF deadline fast approaching

In recent years CIF applications have been x4 oversubscribed making it more important than ever to ensure your bids are submitted in line with the latest guidance provided by ESFA.

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Adam Richards25 September 2019Surveyors to EducationCondition Improvement Fund, ESFA, Condition Surveys
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
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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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Humphrey Perkins School: English and Maths Modular Teaching Block
Humphrey Perkins School: English and Maths Modular Teaching Block

“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”

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Shape the Future of Education: Join the S2E Team!
Jun 6, 2025
Education and Estates Strategy, Condition Improvement Fund
Shape the Future of Education: Join the S2E Team!
Jun 6, 2025
Education and Estates Strategy, Condition Improvement Fund

We are growing and thrilled to announce several exciting new vacancies to join our multidisciplinary team of architects, building surveyors, engineers, health & safety specialists, and operations professionals. If you're looking to contribute to impactful projects and develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we want to hear from you!

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Jun 6, 2025
Education and Estates Strategy, Condition Improvement Fund
2025-2026 Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) outcome
Jun 4, 2025
Education and Estates Strategy, Condition Improvement Fund
2025-2026 Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) outcome
Jun 4, 2025
Education and Estates Strategy, Condition Improvement Fund

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.

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Jun 4, 2025
Education and Estates Strategy, Condition Improvement Fund
The Cancellation of the Low Carbon Skills Fund and the Decarbonisation of the Education Estate
May 23, 2025
Education and Estates Strategy, Energy, Decarbonisation
The Cancellation of the Low Carbon Skills Fund and the Decarbonisation of the Education Estate
May 23, 2025
Education and Estates Strategy, Energy, Decarbonisation

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.

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May 23, 2025
Education and Estates Strategy, Energy, Decarbonisation
Join S2e at the Schools & Academies Show London 2025 –win a Free Thermography Survey!
May 14, 2025
Events
Join S2e at the Schools & Academies Show London 2025 –win a Free Thermography Survey!
May 14, 2025
Events

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.

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May 14, 2025
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Surveying and Health & Safety Compliance IntroductionHealth & Safety OverviewCondition SurveysRAAC SurveysMeasured SurveysEnergy Efficiency SurveysSports Facility AssessmentSpace Utilisation Surveys & Suitability AssessmentsCyclical Maintenance SurveysHealth & Safety AssessmentFire Risk AssessmentSafeguarding & Security Assessment

Construction Project Management

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

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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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