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EBOOK: How academies can fund expansion through Section 106 grants
EBOOK: How academies can fund expansion through Section 106 grants

We have written an ebook to provide a brief guide to the opportunities that S106 funding can offer your academy or MAT when a new housing development means you need to expand.

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Adam Richards25 May 2021Surveyors to EducationFunding, Ebook, Section 106
20% boost to school and academy maintenance fund
20% boost to school and academy maintenance fund

Every school and academy in England can claim a share of almost £1.8 billion this year to help keep their school buildings in the best possible condition, the Government has announced.

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Adam Richards7 May 2021Surveyors to EducationSurveying, Property Maintenance, Funding
Phase 2 of £75m Decarbonisation Fund opens on 7 April
Phase 2 of £75m Decarbonisation Fund opens on 7 April

Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), academies and schools planning to swap their old fossil-fuel heating system for an eco-friendly alternative can apply for a share of a £75m government decarbonisation fund. Find out how Surveyors to Education (S2e) can help.

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Adam Richards14 April 2021Surveyors to EducationSurveying, Roofing, Property Maintenance, RAAC, Decarbonisation
What is the problem with Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in School Buildings?
What is the problem with Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in School Buildings?

Does your school have RAAC in the roof, walls or floors? You may want to check your premises for RAAC yourself or engage appropriately qualified experts to carry out what can be a difficult task. Find out how Surveyors to Education (S2e) can help.

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Adam Richards8 April 2021Surveyors to EducationSurveying, Roofing, Property Maintenance, RAAC
Can academies benefit from 3D modelling?
Can academies benefit from 3D modelling?

Interactive 3D modelling has been described as the future of building surveying for academies and MATs. Computer technology that brings flat 2D ideas to life, it enables 3D visualisation of your academy or MAT estate, inside and out.

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Adam Richards24 March 2021Surveyors to EducationPremises Strategy, Surveying
EBOOK: What is a condition survey and why is it important?
EBOOK: What is a condition survey and why is it important?

We have written this ebook to provide a brief guide on school and academy condition surveys, why they are needed, and how they are essential if you want to secure funding for maintenance.

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Adam Richards18 March 2021Surveyors to EducationFunding, Ebook, Condition Surveys
MAT and academy re-brokering explained
MAT and academy re-brokering explained

MAT or academy re-brokering can land you with unexpected liabilities. The academy or trust that is now your responsibility may require hefty maintenance or capital investment.

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Adam Richards16 February 2021Surveyors to EducationRebrokering, Condition Surveys
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
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Bedford Modern School: RAAC Remediation
Bedford Modern School: RAAC Remediation

S2e worked alongside Bedford Modern School as multidisciplinary consultant, lead designer and technical coordinator on a RAAC remediation and estate modernisation programme. The project addressed RAAC across parts of the school's roof, with re-roofing, fire compartmentation upgrades, M&E improvements and asbestos removal all delivered while keeping the school fully operational.

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SEND case study: Creating a Vision for Vocational Excellence at St Philip’s School
SEND case study: Creating a Vision for Vocational Excellence at St Philip’s School

This 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.

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Welland Academy Trust: 9 Years of partnership, 8 CIF wins
CIF
Welland Academy Trust: 9 Years of partnership, 8 CIF wins
CIF

“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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Shaping school estates: Where to find S2e at upcoming sector events in 2026
24 September 2026
Events
Shaping school estates: Where to find S2e at upcoming sector events in 2026
24 September 2026
Events

S2e will be attending several key events across the education sector this autumn, including the Suffolk Design Festival, the SAPCA National Play Conference, the CST National Conference and Education Estates® 2026. Here's where to find us and what we'll be discussing.

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24 September 2026
Events
School Estate Management Standards Annual Return: Key Takeaways from the DfE Webinar
11 September 2026
School Estate Management Standards
School Estate Management Standards Annual Return: Key Takeaways from the DfE Webinar
11 September 2026
School Estate Management Standards

The DfE recently held a webinar on the school estate management standards annual return, covering its purpose, how the results will be used and what responsible bodies should be doing now to prepare. With the return opening on 22 September 2026, here are the key takeaways ahead of submission.

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11 September 2026
School Estate Management Standards
School Estate Management Standards Annual Return: What we now know
19 August 2026
School Estate Management Standards
School Estate Management Standards Annual Return: What we now know
19 August 2026
School Estate Management Standards

The DfE has updated its guidance on the School Estate Management Standards Annual Return, publishing the questions Responsible Bodies will be asked and confirming how the process will work. With the first return opening in the third week of September 2026 and a DfE webinar on 9 September, here is what the updated guidance confirms and what organisations should be doing now.

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19 August 2026
School Estate Management Standards
CIF 2026–27 appeal results: what do they mean for schools?
17 August 2026
Condition Improvement Fund
CIF 2026–27 appeal results: what do they mean for schools?
17 August 2026
Condition Improvement Fund

The DfE has published the results of the 2026-27 Condition Improvement Fund appeals, with a further 10 projects approved. With successful appeals continuing to be limited and CIF expected to be replaced from Autumn 2028, here is what the results mean for schools and how to start preparing now.

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17 August 2026
Condition Improvement Fund

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