Case Study
SEND Home Learning Centre at The Oaks Specialist College
The Oaks Specialist College is a Not for Profit organisation established in 2018 and is a successful provision for 18 to 25 year-olds with learning difficulties in Kent and the surrounding area.
Why did you want to develop additional space?
“As a successful specialist college, rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted, we could meet the needs of a diverse range of young adults age 18-25, but couldn’t accommodate any who needed use of a hoist at any stage during the college day.
This new building enables us to do so, and to keep young people who would otherwise be sent to suitable provision out of the county to remain local, based with their family and friends.”
What made TG Escapes stand out from other providers?
“TG Escapes exemplary eco credentials made them stand out from the many other providers of modular buildings. Our building is designed to be as carbon neutral as possible from inception to the end of its life span and, as a college preparing our learners for adulthood, this includes educating them about climate change, sustainability and related issues (and “green careers”), so this element of the building was essential in providing education and a “role model” for future best practice in buildings.”
What are the biggest benefits you have noticed for the pupils and staff?
“Our learners and staff love this building!
It is spacious and light, looks stylish and is a million miles away from a boring “bog standard” education building.
Learners, their parents and our staff can see the ambition we have for our learners reflected in the style and quality of the building and the visual impression it creates.
Inside the physical space is 100% fit for purpose and is flexible to meet our needs.”