Lease your building, preserve your capital
Every TG Escapes building can be leased, so you can spread the cost, avoid a large upfront outlay and still get the space your people need. Built for schools, trusts and local authorities working within tight budgets.
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Capital budgets are tight. The need for space is not.
Across the public sector, demand for new and better facilities keeps rising while capital budgets stay under pressure. Traditional construction can take two to three years to deliver, and large upfront costs put quality projects out of reach.
In education the pressure is sharpest in SEND provision. With a steep rise in Education, Health and Care Plans and pupils needing social, emotional and mental health support, many trusts and local authorities pay for expensive out-of-area placements simply because they have no room to expand.
Leasing offers a way through. It lets you create high-quality, lasting capacity now and pay for it in predictable instalments rather than one large capital sum.
A straightforward route to new space
No upfront capital
Spread the cost over the term of the lease instead of finding a large capital sum on day one.
IFRS16 compliant
Procured under the IFRS16 Maintained Schools Secretary of State Finance Lease Class Consent 2024, aligned with DfE expectations for value for money.
A funding partner alongside you
We work with an established public sector funding partner, so the process is familiar and well supported.
You keep the asset
The building is yours to use for its 50-year design life, giving you a lasting asset on your estate.
Build local capacity, cut recurring costs
For SEND the financial case is stark. A recent Kent County Council study found out-of-area placements can cost up to £142,000 per pupil each year once staffing and transport are included. Building your own provision turns that recurring spend into a long-term asset on your estate.
Running costs stay low too. Our buildings are carbon neutral for regulated energy as standard, with air source heat pumps and solar PV included, so more of your budget goes to students rather than energy bills.
Any TG Escapes building, available on lease
Classrooms and teaching blocks
High-quality classroom space to expand capacity quickly.
Early years and nurseries
Bright, biophilic spaces designed for the youngest learners.
Inclusive Learning Hubs for SEND
Pre-designed specialist provision for SEMH and additional needs. Our flagship leasing concept, detailed below.
Offices and commercial
Workspaces that are quick to deliver and low to run.
Sport and leisure
Pavilions and multi-use buildings for active school and community life.
Bespoke designs
Anything we build can be leased, designed around your site and your needs.
The Inclusive Learning Hub
Developed with leading SEND architects Haverstock and The Blue Iris Partnership, our Inclusive Learning Hubs are purpose-built inclusion bases for mainstream or specialist settings, not retrofitted classrooms.
Each hub includes dedicated therapy rooms, sensory spaces, hygiene rooms and de-escalation zones, with direct access from classrooms to secure outdoor regulation areas. Biophilic design uses natural materials and daylight to lower stress and support better behaviour, attendance and outcomes.
They are designed to meet DfE Building Bulletin requirements and are fully compliant for local authority commissioning.
Models and indicative costs
Available in three models. Capital costs are indicative and exclude VAT and site-specific groundworks.
| Model | Capital cost | Per place from | Onsite delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 place | ~£1.45m | £90.6k | ~24 weeks |
| 32 place | ~£2.3m | £72.3k | ~30 weeks |
| 64 place | ~£4.2m | £65.6k | ~50 weeks |
The buildings are carbon neutral for regulated energy, with air source heat pumps and solar PV included as standard.
Illustrative leasing costs over a 10-year term
Indicative figures, excluding VAT. Your funding partner will confirm exact terms.
| Capacity | Design and build | Annual cost per student from |
|---|---|---|
| 16 place | £1.4m | £11,175 |
| 32 place | £2.4m | £10,090 |
| 64 place | £4.2m | £8,831 |
Procured under the IFRS16 Maintained Schools Secretary of State Finance Lease Class Consent 2024. You retain the building for its 50-year design life.
Planning and delivery
Designed to move quickly
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Pre-planning packs
Ready-prepared planning packs help accelerate the process and reduce the wait for approval.
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Permitted development
Where site parameters allow, designs are tailored to align with permitted development rights for a faster route.
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Built off site
Modern methods of construction mean your building is manufactured off site while groundworks happen in parallel.
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Installed in weeks
A 16-place hub takes around 24 weeks on site, a 32-place around 30, and a 64-place around 50. Months, not years.