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FE Capital Transformation Fund awards £405 million
FE Capital Transformation Fund awards £405 million

Funding up to £405 million has been awarded to 62 further education colleges across England via the Further Education Capital Transformation Programme (FECTP).

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Adam Richards28 April 2022Surveyors to EducationSustainability, Funding
Modular buildings can give pupils a brighter future
Modular buildings can give pupils a brighter future

Many schools are finding it a challenge to meet the growing demand for classroom spaces, as well as improving or replacing dilapidated buildings that undermine teaching and learning.

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Adam Richards5 April 2022Surveyors to EducationSustainability, Modular Buildings
Decarbonising your school estate
Decarbonising your school estate

Fighting climate change and creating a better, safer, greener world for future generations of young people is of the upmost importance and the education sector plays a key role in the journey towards net zero and a green future.

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Adam Richards17 March 2022Surveyors to EducationSustainability
100% success rate for 30 PSDS Funding
100% success rate for 30 PSDS Funding

The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) provides grants that can help MATs and academies become greener through carbon-saving energy schemes.

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Adam Richards9 March 2022Surveyors to EducationSustainability
Meet Emma Hyett, S2e Architectural Manager
Meet Emma Hyett, S2e Architectural Manager

Meet Emma Hyett. She joined S2e in October 2021 and has certainly hit the ground running. She is working on projects from Lincolnshire to London ranging from refurbishing a swimming pool to adapting a Victorian primary school.

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Adam Richards25 February 2022Surveyors to EducationStaff
Act now for School Rebuilding Programme funding
Act now for School Rebuilding Programme funding
Adam Richards21 February 2022Surveyors to Education
Is your expansion project ripe for CIF funding?
Is your expansion project ripe for CIF funding?
Adam Richards3 February 2022
Assess your estate and make a successful CIF bid
Assess your estate and make a successful CIF bid

Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) funding is intended to keep school and college buildings safe and in good working order, addressing the priorities of poor condition, structural safety, fire doors and alarms, boilers and electrics, roof coverings and windows, and emergency asbestos removal.

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Adam Richards26 January 2022Surveyors to Education
Rethinking the development of capital funding
Rethinking the development of capital funding

At the recent ISBL National Conference, Surveyors to Education Directors, Martin Hier and Roy Pett joined up with Chris Everard, Operations and Finance Director of The Wensum Trust to lead an interactive workshop titled, ‘Rethinking & challenging the development of capital funding.’

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Adam Richards9 December 2021Surveyors to EducationISBL
Tips for a good CIF application
Tips for a good CIF application

The Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) can provide game-changing funds to improve the condition of school and academy buildings – but only around a third of applications are accepted each year. So how can you make sure you submit a high-quality bid and increase your chances of success?

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Adam Richards9 November 2021Surveyors to Education
 What's new for CIF 2022-23
What's new for CIF 2022-23

The latest guidance has been published for academies wanting to apply for government funds to improve their buildings, and there are a few changes from last year.

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Adam Richards1 November 2021Surveyors to Education
Rethinking the academy and MAT estate
Rethinking the academy and MAT estate

We are delighted to confirm that S2e will be chairing a workshop at the forthcoming ISBL National Conference.

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Adam Richards15 October 2021Surveyors to EducationISBL
Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme - Phase 3 date
Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme - Phase 3 date

Phase 3 of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS), has been launched, with the announcement that the application portal will open at 2pm on Wednesday 6th October 2021.

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Adam Richards22 September 2021Surveyors to EducationDecarbonisation, Low Carbon Skills Fund
Applications for Phase 2 of the Low Carbon Skills Fund open to academies on 13 September
Applications for Phase 2 of the Low Carbon Skills Fund open to academies on 13 September

The application window for academies and maintained schools to apply for Phase 2 of the Low Carbon Skills Fund will open at 2pm on Monday 13 September 2021.

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Adam Richards9 September 2021Surveyors to EducationDecarbonisation, Low Carbon Skills Fund
Consultation launched for the School Rebuilding Programme
Consultation launched for the School Rebuilding Programme

The Department for Education (DfE) has launched a consultation inviting views on its approach to prioritising schools for future places in the School Rebuilding Programme.

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Adam Richards8 September 2021Surveyors to EducationDfE, School Rebuilding Programme
EBOOK: Construction projects – effective project management
EBOOK: Construction projects – effective project management

We have written an ebook to provide a brief guide on project managing construction work for your school, academy or MAT. This is the second part of our ebook guide, focusing on construction projects.

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Adam Richards1 September 2021Surveyors to EducationFunding, Ebook, Project Management
EBOOK: Academy construction projects – your legal duties
EBOOK: Academy construction projects – your legal duties

In this first part of our two part ebook series, focusing on construction projects, we look at the steps you need to take to comply with statutory requirements before embarking on any academy or MAT building project.

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Adam Richards22 August 2021Surveyors to EducationFunding, Ebook, CDM Regulations
Another successful CIF round for Surveyors to Education
Another successful CIF round for Surveyors to Education

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.

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Adam Richards7 July 2021Surveyors to EducationCondition Improvement Fund, Condition Surveys, DfE
Your academy construction project checklist
Your academy construction project checklist
Adam Richards29 June 2021Surveyors to Education
Starting an academy construction project? Don't ignore CDM
Starting an academy construction project? Don't ignore CDM

Regulations 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.

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Adam Richards13 June 2021Surveyors to EducationFunding, Health and Safety, CDM Regulations
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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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CIF
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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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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