The latest round of the Condition Improvement Fund for 2025-2026 is now open, offering schools, academies and colleges the opportunity to obtain important funding for building improvements.
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After his previous employer closed, Owen found a new path with S2e. Now a Building Surveyor, he’s also pursuing an MSc in Building Surveying at Nottingham Trent University, supported by S2e. “It’s a fantastic opportunity, and the team is incredibly supportive,” he says.
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If you are an expanding school looking to develop a new sports hall, Surveyors to Education has the expertise to help. We offer a cost-effective end-to-end service, delivering high quality sports facilities to improve your pupils’ environment fast.
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Surveyors to Education has been featured in the latest edition of the Institute of School Business Leadership’s (ISBL) The Voice magazine. The article, titled “What Next for the School Estate?”, discusses the current challenges in managing school estates and offers insights into what may lie ahead.
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Discover how S2e helped Welland Park Academy build a state-of-the-art sports hall on a reduced budget, benefiting students and the local community with modern sports facilities and flood prevention measures.
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Rob joined S2e in January 2024, drawn particularly by the work the company does with estate strategy planning and government funding streams for educational facilities.
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Ensuring the safety and health of staff, pupils, and visitors is essential for any school or academy. Trustees and leaders have a legal duty of care and must follow approved codes of practice and guidance to manage their systems and estates effectively.
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The education landscape has changed dramatically since Labour were last in power. As they take office for the first time in fourteen years, we’re all wondering what this will really mean for schools and academies.
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As we enter the final week of the general election, we have summarised the Conservative and Labour manifestos, focusing on education and implications for the school estate.
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The team at Surveyors to Education will be exhibiting at The National Schools and Academies Leaders Show and Exhibition at the University of Derby on 20 June 2024, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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Phil joined S2e in January 2024 after working in various Health and Safety roles, most recently for a builder’s merchant managing the health and safety of their minor refurbishments to larger new build sites. Previously to a career in Health and Safety, Phil was responsible for shipping all manner of goods all over the world, including for London 2012.
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We are delighted to share with you S2e’s inaugural Condition Improvement Fund Insights for CIF outcomes in 2024/25. This report examines the latest (2024/25) CIF outcome against historical results, to provide analysis on long-term trends and implications for CIF-eligible institutions.
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Earlier this month we were back at The Schools & Academies Show where we ran an exciting competition in partnership with British Youth Music Theatre (BYMT). To celebrate BYMT’s 20th season, we offered attendees the opportunity to win a ‘Discover Music Theatre’ workshop for their school or multi-academy trust.
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Last month the Department for Education released a new piece of guidance to help school building owners and maintenance staff identify building systems and prioritise maintenance and repair of their school estate.
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We are returning to The Schools & Academies Show on May 1, 2024, at Excel London. As usual, our team will be on hand to discuss all your estate needs and we are also thrilled to announce that we will be running a competition in collaboration with the British Youth Music Theatre.
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Ben joined S2e just before Christmas in 2023 and has found himself learning from the best. He revels in the variety of work his role holds in store, and says seeing pupils and teachers enjoying their new surroundings after an S2e project is one of the most rewarding parts of the job.
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Fire risk assessments are an essential tool in ensuring the safety and well-being of both students and staff in educational settings. By thoroughly examining potential sources of ignition and fuel within the school premises, including kitchens, science labs, and less monitored areas like toilets and changing rooms, these assessments aim to mitigate the risks of fire.
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The Department for Education (DfE) has recently announced the allocations for the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) for 2024-25. For schools, multi-academy trusts (MATs) and colleges facing disappointment in this cycle, there will be an option to appeal against the decision
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We're pleased to announce our participation at The Trust Network’s National School Estates Conference on 27th March 2024, held at Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy.
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At Surveyors to Education (S2e), we understand our responsibility towards the environment and are committed to helping schools and educational institutions on their journey towards sustainability and achieving Net Zero emissions. This commitment is not only about aiding schools and Trusts in reducing their carbon footprint, but also assessing our own impact as a company.
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