This eBook is aimed at all academies who would like to determine the condition of their school estate, collect the relevant documentation and obtain the best funding to provide the optimum learning environment for your pupils.

When a school converts to an academy trust, they are legally responsible for their own financial management and the condition of their estate. Taking on this new status means that single and multiple academy trusts need to ensure the buildings and facilities are well maintained and in good working order.

Having a complete picture of the physical condition of your estate will help you understand the current state of the building fabric. It will identify any areas of non-compliance, remedial works required and provide evidence to support funding applications.

Download our eBook and learn more about the following aspects of condition surveys and funding:

• Who is responsible for managing estate buildings - our hand checklist will guide you on what building and capital asset responsibilities your academy is responsible for.

• Best practices of Good Estate Management (GEM) - Understanding the best practices of estate management including the condition, suitability and sufficiency of estate infrastructure.

• Establishing the condition of your estate - Building a comprehensive picture of the infrastructure and material state of your estate is crucial and documentary evidence of the condition is supported by the Property Data Survey, Condition Data Collection Program and Condition Survey.

• What is a condition survey - The sole purpose of a condition survey is to have an all-inclusive overview of the physical, mechanical & electrical condition of your buildings and facilities.

• Sources of funding for condition improvement - Each year the Government make funding and grants available to academies and schools to bid for the capital required for their projects.

• Condition Improvement Fund -  The CIF fund is centred around addressing significant condition needs and a small proportion of expansion projects.

• The Schools Condition Allocation (SCA) - The SCA fund is used to keep academy buildings in good condition for larger MATs

• Other sources of condition funding - In addition, there are several other funding options available to schools and academies.                                                 

We hope you find it useful, however if you need any further support please do not hesitate to contact us on 0116 5070130 or email on enquire@s2e.org.uk.

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