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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The 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.
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For 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.
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This 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.
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Surveyors 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.
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Jason 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.
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Guidance 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.
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Surveyors 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.
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A 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.
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Mark 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.
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