“We are delighted with S2e, they do all the legwork which makes it very attractive to SBM’s who don’t have any spare time.”
Read MoreLast year brought some promise for the education estate, with the Department for Education acknowledging that elements of the system could be improved and committing to longer-term funding certainty. Yet for those responsible for managing school and college estates, little has fundamentally changed in practice. Looking ahead, 2026 could be the year in which discussion begins to translate into action.
As we approach the end of 2025, we take a moment to reflect on the key announcements and changes that have, or will, affect the education estate.
Autumn Budget 2025: Few surprises for schools, but SEND reform, early years, and long-term capital investment remain priorities. We await the upcoming Schools White Paper and the DfE estate strategy for further clarity on the direction for schools and the implementation of the Infrastructure Strategy for the education estate
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.
