TG Escapes Blog – Education
The latest articles from the TG Escapes team. Read on to keep up to date on the latest innovations and stories in the world of modular eco building for education.
What the Schools White Paper Means for Your School Estate
The government's Schools White Paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving, was published on 23 February 2026 - and it represents the most significant shift in SEND provision in a generation. The headlines are striking: £4 billion in additional SEND funding over three...
Strategic Expansion for SEND: A Fully Funded Solution
Across the UK education estate, schools and trusts are facing an unprecedented challenge: a sharp rise in Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and pupils requiring social, emotional and mental health support (SEMH), colliding with a lack of physical capacity. For...
What is Bulletin 104? A Complete Guide to SEND Building Guidelines
If you're planning a SEND building project or expanding your school's specialist provision, you've likely encountered Bulletin 104. Understanding exactly what it requires can feel overwhelming, particularly when you're balancing educational priorities with...
Understanding Alternative Provision in UK Education and the Role of the Built Environment
Alternative provision is a term you'll encounter across the UK education sector, yet its meaning and scope aren't always clearly understood. Put simply, AP refers to education that takes place in general outside mainstream school buildings, serving children and...
Education Estates 2025: Surrey County Council Share Their SEND Provision Strategy, Including the Contribution Made by TG Escapes
At the recent Education Estates 2025 conference, I was proud to join Euan Leslie, Programme Manager for our partners Surrey County Council as we presented their ambitious and highly successful strategy for expanding Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)...
Supporting Active School Life With Modular Sports Pavilions
Physical activity is a crucial part of everyday schooling across the UK. But in many settings, ageing facilities and limited space can prevent pupils from getting the full benefit of PE, sport, and outdoor recreation. Modern sports and leisure pavilions offer an...
Creating Calm, Purposeful Spaces for SEMH Learners
For students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, the right environment can make a world of difference. In an ideal setting, buildings are a key part of the therapeutic process, shaping behaviour, supporting emotional regulation, and helping...
How Modular Changing Rooms Can Transform Your Facility
Over the years, we’ve helped schools, councils, and commercial clients develop purpose-built changing facilities that are attractive, robust, and tailored to their needs. With a streamlined design and build process, we create high-quality bespoke solutions ideal for a...
Our Modular Halls For Sports and Dining
From compact dining halls to full-sized sports areas and performance-ready studios, modular buildings are ideal for creating a range of halls for schools and other locations. Across 21 years of award-winning work, TG Escapes have built a number of modular halls, with...
Designing SEND Classrooms for Neurodivergent Learners
The physical design of learning environments plays a significant role in supporting students with diverse needs, particularly those who are neurodivergent, including individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and...
The Different Types of SEND Classrooms We’ve Designed and Built
At TG Escapes, we believe that every child deserves a space designed with them in mind. Our team has years of experience delivering bespoke, eco-friendly buildings to schools across the UK, with a focus on SEND and SEMH facilities. Whether supporting pupils with...
SEND Building Regulations: What You Need to Know
At a Glance The Equality Act 2010 and SEND Code of Practice provide the statutory foundation; Building Bulletins 103, 104, and 93 offer non-statutory but essential design guidance BB104 defines four types of SEND provision (Special Schools, Alternative Provision,...