Enhancement Strategies

The Education sector is getting an £80 million injection to add solar panels to schools in England. Learn more here.

Learn about our top tips for conducting a successful condition survey. Our building survey checklist can ensure no vital information is missing from your report.

The Wolfson Foundation is a great opportunity to receive funds for new builds, refurbishments and technical equipment. Learn how to apply here.

Aging mechanical pipework poses a greater risk to school closures than RAAC. Without urgent funding, heating failures could disrupt learning nationwide.

Learn why schools need sustainability leads and climate action plans by 2025 to support decarbonisation, Net Zero goals, and modernising school estates.

School renovations provide better facilities, creating opportunities for staff and students while improving pupil engagement, behavior, and attainment.

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.

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.

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).

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.