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.
Learning about literature and performance in a Creative Escape
Performing Shakespeare beneath the shade of an oak tree, or teaching children to paint in green, open fields are ideas often compromised by the British climate, which reminds us of the need for a creative, but practical, working space. Schools are keen to include...
You donât have to wait to fund your Learning Escape nowâŠ
Years of experience working with schools has shown us that each one has a different story to tell about why they chose a Learning Escape, what it will mean to their community, and how they found the money to pay for it. Â Many, like the children of Spinnens Acre...
Subject specific problems & solutions of a bespoke Creative Space
A We were reading Parent & Teacher online this morning about a ÂŁ1m fundraising campaign for their new music and 6th form centre at Adams Grammar school and that got us thinking. A bespoke creative space promotes creative thinking and learning, helping students of...
Ten things that mean your eco-builder is an expert
At The Learning Escape we pride ourselves on the longevity of our eco-buildings. With a minimum 60-year lifespan, you can be confident that despite heavy winter storms or glorious summer sun your building will be a safe and comfortable learning environment. Â But...
Creative Spaces: Benefits of an eco-classroom
Too often, opportunities for children to learn art, photography and music are compromised by the lack of a practical space designed to accommodate their spontaneity and creativity. As bespoke creative studios for art, photography and music, our eco-classrooms have...
The Learning Escape is awarded BESA Membership
Our 10th anniversary year has been filled with exciting new projects and achievements, one of which is that we have recently been awarded with a BESA membership. The British Educational Suppliers Association is a trade association that works on behalf of its members...
Climate change makes a comeback in the curriculum
After suggestions earlier in the year that the new National Curriculum was going to drop lessons on climate change as a requirement, the final version put forward this month now says otherwise. Education Secretary Michael Gove has abandoned plans to move climate...
Seizing success at the National College Leadership Conference
Last week The Learning Escape team made their way to Birmingham to attend the National College Annual Leadership Conference. Named Seizing Success, it brought together world-class speakers to share their insights into modern leadership. It was a busy three days filled...
A new Learning Escape: How will you use yours?
Every Learning Escape is a brand new project and itâs always exciting to find out what a school wants to create in their grounds. Designing buildings that are flexible and bespoke allows us to find the perfect fit, whether itâs for pupils or staff, lessons or...
Celebrate your outdoor space in National School Grounds Week
Between 10th and 14th June, Learning through Landscapes are helping show schools and communities across the country how easy and worthwhile it is to take learning and teaching outdoors. So what is National School Grounds Week all about? Marianne Mannello, Assistant...
The setting for an Outdoor Classroom is a crucial consideration
Make a âjourneyâ to your new outdoor classroom â The setting can be motivational too! At The Learning Escape we know how the siting and landscape associated with new classrooms can have a significant impact on children and staff. Â We have all heard how many children...
Learning outside the classroom can help with Special Education Needs
Working in a natural environment can benefit children of all ages and abilities. More schools are now seeing how learning outside the classroom can help children with SEN explore the world around them. A survey conducted by TeacherVoice on behalf of the Council for...