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New £1.5 bn fund to upgrade FE colleges launched
New £1.5 bn fund to upgrade FE colleges launched

Further Education colleges are invited to bid for a share of a new £1.5 billion Government funding pot to transform premises in poor condition.

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Adam Richards10 February 2021Surveyors to Education
The effect of buildings on pupil learning
The effect of buildings on pupil learning

Dingy cold classrooms and dilapidated facilities are all too common, yet school buildings can have a major impact on students’ performance.

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Adam Richards27 January 2021Surveyors to EducationCondition Improvement Fund
EBOOK: The benefits of modular versus traditional buildings for academies
EBOOK: The benefits of modular versus traditional buildings for academies

In this Ebook guide, we discuss the opportunities that modular buildings can offer a school or academy, providing impressive fit-for-purpose space for optimum learning along with savings in cost, energy and CO2 emissions.

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Adam Richards20 January 2021Surveyors to EducationFunding, Ebook, Modular Buildings
Case Study: The development of estates was pivotal for one trust
Case Study: The development of estates was pivotal for one trust

Lionheart Academies Trust CEO, Kath Kelly, Director of Estates, Roger Taylor, and S2e director, Roy Pett co-chaired a workshop on how the development of estates has been pivotal to the successful performance of the Trust.

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Adam Richards16 December 2020Surveyors to EducationCondition Improvement Fund, Condition Surveys, Rebrokering, Section 106
Virtual MAT Expo: Achieving the MAT Estate Vision
Virtual MAT Expo: Achieving the MAT Estate Vision

Surveyors to Education (S2e) directors, Martin Hier and Richard Coe attracted aver 70 delegates to their talk at this month’s Virtual MAT Expo.

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Adam Richards8 December 2020Surveyors to EducationCondition Improvement Fund, Condition Surveys, DfE, Rebrokering, Maintenance Planning, Energy Planning, Decarbonisation, Section 106
2020 - 2021 Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) appeals update
2020 - 2021 Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) appeals update

The latest information from the Department of Education (DfE) is that the results of the CIF 2020 to 2021 appeals round will be announced within the next 10 days.

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Adam Richards11 November 2020Surveyors to EducationCondition Improvement Fund, Condition Surveys, DfE
Condition Data Collection (CDC) 2 programme announced
Condition Data Collection (CDC) 2 programme announced

The second wave of the Condition Data Collection (CDC 2) programme has been announced by the Department for Education (DfE).

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Adam Richards2 November 2020Surveyors to EducationCondition Improvement Fund, Condition Surveys, DfE
Latest Good Estate Management for Schools (GEMS) guide
Latest Good Estate Management for Schools (GEMS) guide

New tools and updated advice have been included in the DfE’s latest edition of its Good Estate Management for Schools (GEMS) guide.

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Adam Richards21 October 2020Surveyors to EducationGood Estate Management (GEM)
Carbon saving funds announced
Carbon saving funds announced

Academies and schools wanting to carry out carbon-saving energy schemes can apply for funding from a £1 billion grant pot just launched by the Government.

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Adam Richards2 October 2020Surveyors to EducationGood Estate Management (GEM), Decarbonisation, Funding
S2e Sponsor 2020 Virtual MAT Expo
S2e Sponsor 2020 Virtual MAT Expo

We are delighted to announce that S2e have been appointed as Buildings, Estates and Facilities Zone Sponsor at the forthcoming Virtual MAT Expo taking place on 1-2 December 2020.

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Adam Richards30 September 2020Surveyors to Education
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
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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
Events

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