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Article: Moving from CIF to SCA
Article: Moving from CIF to SCA

Surveyors to Education Director, Martin Hier, has been featured in the September edition of the ISBL Voice magazine, in an article titled, From CIF to SCA – reading behind the letters.

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Adam Richards15 September 2020Surveyors to EducationFunding, Section 106
EBOOK: Moving from CIF to SCA funding
EBOOK: Moving from CIF to SCA funding

This eBook is aimed at smaller MATs and SATs who are currently funded by the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) but through expansion will soon be eligible for the School Condition Allocation (SCA) fund.

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Adam Richards12 August 2020Surveyors to EducationFunding, Ebook
What is CIF?
What is CIF?

The directors of Surveyors to Education (S2e) have put together a concise overview of the CIF fund to help academy leaders have the best chance of successfully obtaining condition funding and developing the optimum learning environment for their pupils.

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Adam Richards29 July 2020Surveyors to EducationCondition Improvement Fund
CIF Assessment Centre launched
CIF Assessment Centre launched

The purpose of the CIF Assessment Centre is to bring together all of our knowledge on the Condition Improvement Fund and provide resources for academy leaders so that they can successfully obtain funding.

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Adam Richards7 July 2020Surveyors to EducationCondition Improvement Fund
2020 – 2021 Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) Results
2020 – 2021 Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) Results

We are delighted to announce that Surveyors to Education have again secured over £25m of CIF funding for our clients.

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Adam Richards30 June 2020Surveyors to EducationCondition Improvement Fund
Judith Applegarth joins S2e as Associate Director
Judith Applegarth joins S2e as Associate Director

We are very pleased to announce that Judith Applegarth has joined Surveyors to Education as an Associate Director.

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Adam Richards13 May 2020Surveyors to Education
Fiona Royce joins the S2e team
Fiona Royce joins the S2e team

We are delighted that Fiona Royce has joined Surveyors to Education as our new Business Co-ordinator. Fiona will act as the communications hub between the company, its customers and all third party contractors.

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Adam Richards1 May 2020Surveyors to Education
Expand your academy through Section 106 and CIL funding
Expand your academy through Section 106 and CIL funding

One of the main drivers for a growth in student numbers is housing development. Section 106 and CIL funding are two of the main sources of funding available to help support this growth through additional school and academy facilities.

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Adam Richards23 April 2020Surveyors to EducationSection 106, Community Infrastructure Levy
Covid-19 Response
Covid-19 Response

At this very challenging time, the directors of Surveyors to Education would like to reassure our customers and suppliers that we are following all the steps stipulated by the government to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Adam Richards24 March 2020Surveyors to Education
Working with Trusts for growth
Working with Trusts for growth

When an academy is required to join a MAT in order to improve its standard of education, the process exposes various risks to both parties. The sponsoring MAT will not only need to provide additional teaching resources, the condition of the school buildings could also be a financial burden.

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Adam Richards19 March 2020Surveyors to EducationFunding, DfE
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
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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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Latest Articles

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

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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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