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
Read MoreWe'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.
Read MoreAt 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.
Read MoreThe latest Spring Budget shows a relatively unchanged financial landscape with little change to public spending levels. Despite the spotlight on safety concerns surrounding the school estate, following school closures over Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC), budget documents reveal a reduction in this year’s capital spending.
Read MoreFor projects funded with SCA, starting the tendering process early in the year can be highly advantageous. Early planning allows capital projects - such as repairs, refurbishments, expansions, and infrastructural improvements - to coincide with the summer break reducing interference with the school's daily operations.
Read MoreThis week the government announced new grants to help schools, colleges, nurseries, and academies to increase availability of EV charging facilities. The scheme, funded by the Department for Transport (DfT) and part of the Workplace Charging Scheme, will provide up to 75% of the cost to buy and install chargepoints. State-funded education institutions will be able to claim up to £2,500 per socket, up from £350 previously available, for up to 40 chargepoints.
Read MoreSurveyors to Education has been featured in the latest edition of ISBL The Voice magazine! Our Senior Surveyor, Harj Chana, has written an article titled "Are Your Buildings Ready for Decarbonisation?". The piece explores the need for schools and multi-academy trusts (MATs) to adopt a strategic approach in preparing their estates for decarbonisation.
Read MoreJason works closely with several key clients, supporting them with upcoming projects and feasibility studies. He is also assisting to help develop their estate strategies to maximise their SCA funding allocation with a focus on short and long term aspirations for their portfolio of properties.
Read MoreGuidance from the Department for Education has set a deadline of 1 February for schools and colleges to claim back up to £4,000 spent on RAAC surveys. Qualifying claims will be able to receive funding for up to £4,000 (including VAT) per setting.
Read MoreSurveyors to Education are delighted to be exhibiting at the CST Trust Finance and Operations Conference in Birmingham on Tuesday 6 February. We invite trust leaders and those involved in managing school estates to visit us on stand 11 and learn how we can assist your school or multi-academy trust.
Read MoreA recent evaluation by the Department for Education of the Capital Advisers Programme, has provided important insights into the state of school buildings in the education sector.
Read MoreMark joined S2e in July 2023 after a varied career including being Principal Electrical Projects Manager for Jaguar Land Rover, working all over the UK and Europe.
Read MoreSurveyors to Education (S2e) is proud to announce our recent approval as a supplier on the Everything FM framework, an innovative procurement program specifically endorsed by the Department for Education. This partnership is a significant step in how educational institutions access essential facilities management services.
Read MoreThe 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 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 government has announced a £740 million fund to help mainstream schools adapt so that they can provide places for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The initiative aims to alleviate the overwhelming demand for places in state special schools by enabling more children with SEND to stay in mainstream schools closer to home.
Sam’s passion for sustainability and education has shaped his career in the built environment. With diverse experience in residential, commercial, and educational projects, including work within a prestigious Cambridge school, he joined S2e in April 2024. Sam is dedicated to helping schools secure funding and deliver projects that transform learning environments.
Last month the government launched the School-Based Nursery Capital Grant which is a one-time grant available for eligible state-funded primary schools. Schools can bid for up to £150,000 of funding to use solely for capital expenditure, to convert surplus space within a school building so that it is suitable for nursery provision, from a total funding pot of £15 million.
Join Surveyors to Education (S2e) on Wednesday 20th November at the Schools & Academies Show 2024 for a chance to win early access to our brand-new thermography survey.
