We are delighted to announce that S2e have again secured over £20m of CIF funding for our academy and MAT clients. If you are an Academy Trust who has been unsuccessful with CIF in the 2021-22 round, and/or are considering a CIF application for next year, we would be pleased to offer you a free assessment of your requirements.
Read MoreRegulations around Health & Safety on construction sites make things more complicated than they can first appear. And whether you are having maintenance or new building work carried out, you will have legal duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) and all other associated Regulations.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreEvery 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.
Read MoreMulti-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.
Read MoreDoes 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.
Read MoreInteractive 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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreMAT 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.
Read MoreFurther Education colleges are invited to bid for a share of a new £1.5 billion Government funding pot to transform premises in poor condition.
Read MoreDingy cold classrooms and dilapidated facilities are all too common, yet school buildings can have a major impact on students’ performance.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreLionheart 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.
Read MoreSurveyors to Education (S2e) directors, Martin Hier and Richard Coe attracted aver 70 delegates to their talk at this month’s Virtual MAT Expo.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe second wave of the Condition Data Collection (CDC 2) programme has been announced by the Department for Education (DfE).
Read MoreNew tools and updated advice have been included in the DfE’s latest edition of its Good Estate Management for Schools (GEMS) guide.
Read MoreAcademies 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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read More“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.”
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.
“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.
“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.”
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.
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.
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.
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!
