Category: Insights

How to make a successful CIF bid

7 November 2024|Insights|

Given the strained finances of many schools and academies, the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) can play a vital part in balancing budgets and improving the condition and maintenance of your school estate.

Understanding building surveys for schools and academies

7 November 2024|Insights|

Building surveys are a crucial part of the management and maintenance of schools and academies. They help you develop an in-depth understanding of the condition and performance of your estate so you can identify the changes you can make, prioritise maintenance issues and rank deficiencies.

What is the School Condition Allocation (SCA)?

5 November 2024|Insights|

Every year, the Department for Education gives money to schools to help them maintain and improve the condition of their grounds and buildings. There are two funds for this purpose: the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) and the School Condition Allocation (SCA).

What is a school climate action plan?

5 November 2024|Insights|

Schools, colleges and academies play a vital part in creating the environmental stewards of tomorrow. But educational facilities are not only responsible for informing the attitudes and behaviours of their students. They also have a more practical role to play. 

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