The Autumn Statement revealed higher-than-expected tax revenues, caused mainly by inflation pushing more people into higher tax thresholds, and provided the government with an unexpected 'windfall' as termed by the Office for Budget Responsibility.
Read MoreThe latest round of the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) for school building improvements is now open. In this CIF round for 2024-25, there are two notable updates: an emphasis on the fact that CIF applications for RAAC mitigations and/or RAAC roof replacements are not necessary as they will receive separate funding, and new information regarding disqualification criteria for expansion projects.
Read MoreWe're pleased to announce that Surveyors to Education (S2e) will be exhibiting once again at the upcoming Schools & Academies Show Birmingham. Following the huge response we experienced at the London show earlier this year, we are re-running our competition for one lucky school or academy to win four classroom VR headsets from ClassVR.
Read MoreJust over a week ago, the RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) story emerged, raising critical concerns about the structural integrity of school buildings. Since then, our dedicated team has been working tirelessly to address the urgent RAAC needs of schools across the country.
Read MoreAs RAAC surveying and remediation specialists we have been at the forefront of gathering data on RAAC to understand the extent of the problem - to date we have identified it in approximately 5% of all the surveys we have undertaken and are now supporting those affected clients with remediation and removal work, and in the short term getting their pupils safely back into school.
Read MoreSecuring condition improvement funding to improve the condition of your school estate can be pivotal. To give you the very best chance of CIF success we have marshalled all our expertise, and provided some top tips, to compile this guide.
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that Surveyors to Education has successfully achieved ISO 9001 certification. The certification reflects our commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and service to the education sector.
Read MorePhase 3c of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) has been announced with up to £230m available for financial year 2024/25.
Read MoreThe Estate Management Competency Framework published by the Department for Education (DfE) supports educational institutions in effectively managing their school estates. It helps them meet their obligations, maintain safe facilities, and create an environment conducive to quality teaching and learning.
Read MoreThe results for the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) for the 23/24 financial year have been released with a total of 1,033 projects successful, receiving a collective funding of £456 million.
Read MoreEarlier this month, the Schools & Academies Show brought together school and academy leaders to connect, spark new ideas and discuss the biggest challenges facing the sector. The S2e team was thrilled to exhibit at the event, taking great pride in showcasing our expertise and engaging in discussions on the future of education estates.
Read MoreIf your school premises are not in optimum condition for teaching and learning, it may be time to start considering an application for improvement funding.
Read MoreS2e is excited to be exhibiting at the Schools & Academies Show at ExCeL London on 17th May 2023, to discuss how we can help with estates strategy, surveying and funding for your educational establishments. Please come and meet us on Stand D32!
Read MoreApplications to the Public Sector Low Carbon Skills Fund will be open from Wednesday 26 April 2023, and Surveyors to Education are ready to help you with your application.
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce an energy performance monitoring service to help schools, academies, Multi-Academy Trusts and colleges eliminate energy wastage, reduce their carbon footprint and save on their energy bills.
Read MoreThe Government has set out it’s spending measures in the Spring Budget. Whilst there were a number of commitments targeted specifically at education, the lack of any new funding for schools has left many dissapointed that more is not being done to tackle the pressures on schools.
Read MoreStudents with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs deserve surroundings in which they can flourish. New buildings are seen as a luxury when school budgets are tight and time is short, but Surveyors to Education (S2e) has the perfect solution – high quality modular buildings which deliver a purpose-built SEMH facility fast and efficiently.
Read MoreSchools have been given an urgent deadline to tell the Government if they have potentially dangerous RAAC on their estate.
Read MoreControversial plans for all schools to convert to academies by 2030 have been dropped after the Government announced it will not go ahead with its Schools Bill..
Read MoreSupport to reduce school energy bills is to be scaled back – but other Government help remains available for those who put in a winning bid.
Read MoreS2e’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.”
“Together, we have overseen the replacement of a dilapidated temporary mobile with a state-of-the-art two-storey bespoke English and maths block which has enabled us to bring our departments together and create some fantastic spaces for our students to thrive”
The British Youth Music Theatre (BYMT) recently brought their ‘Discover Music Theatre’ workshops to students at Fortis Academy. The workshop was awarded to the Shaw Education Trust by Surveyors to Education (S2e) following a competition at last year’s Schools and Academies show, to celebrate BYMT’s 20th season.
We’re proud to support Active Together’s Young People Hardship Fund, which provides grants to enable students to access sport and physical activity. By championing initiatives that foster healthy lifestyles both within and outside the school environment, we aim to give every child the opportunity to learn a life skill such as swimming and develop a healthy mind and body.
The DfE has indicated its intention to review the system for issuing capital maintenance funding, specifically highlighting CIF. Our Head of Insights examines the current school maintenance system, explores why it exists and evaluates the implications of changing it.
Farren joined S2e in June 2024 as a Senior Building Surveyor. A typical week might see him working on an £80,000 classroom refurbishment or a £5 million project to demolish and reconstruct an entire school building.
