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26 Sept 2025
The Complete Guide to School Funding in the UK (CIF, Salix, LCVAP, Sports & More)
Explore the ways in which each type of school funding can help your school

24 Sept 2025
Education Building Surveys: What School Leaders Need to Know Before Planning Improvements
Discover the process involved in education building surveys

21 Sept 2025
CIF Funding Deadlines & Success Strategies- A Step-by-Step Timeline for Schools in 2026-2027
Laying out the timeline and necessary preparations needed for CIF funding applications for 2026-2027

11 Sept 2025
How to Develop a Brownfield Site: 12-Step Playbook for Developers
A practical, developer-focused guide for brownfield residential schemes with Oxfordshire case studies.

28 Aug 2025
Why a Strong Condition Survey is the Key to CIF Funding Success
Learn how robust education condition surveys maximise CIF funding bids for schools.

2 Dec 2024
The Complete Guide to CIF Funding for Schools: Everything You Need to Know About the Condition Improvement Fund 2025-2026
Everything councils, trusts, and education leaders need to know to win CIF bids and unlock capital funding for UK school construction projects.

17 Apr 2025
How Councils Can Save Costs on New School Designs Without Compromising Quality
Proven cost-saving architecture strategies for local authorities delivering modern, compliant, and budget-friendly school buildings

20 Feb 2025
What Ofsted and DfE Look For in School Facilities: A Practical Guide for Councils
A council-focused checklist to meet Ofsted and Department for Education building standards in school estates management.

29 Apr 2025
10 Common Mistakes Councils Make When Commissioning School Architecture Projects
Avoid costly errors in tendering and design: a council’s guide to commissioning school architecture that meets regulations and budgets.


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