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.
Our First Two Modular SEND Buildings
Over the last 9 years, our team has created beautiful, sustainable, and fully featured classrooms, intervention spaces, and performance spaces for SEND students across the UK. Our modular system, biophilic design principles, and in-house design and build process are...
Could Biophilic Modular Buildings Benefit Autistic People?
In educational buildings, biophilic design principles can create a soothing backdrop that enhances well-being and engagement. TG Escapes has championed the integration of biophilic design across all environments, creating spaces that mirror the calming effects of the...
The Challenges Facing SEND Schools Across the UK
At a Glance 1.7 million pupils with SEN; 638,700 now have an EHCP – both record highs Fewer than half of EHCPs are issued on time; 98% of tribunal appeals find in favour of families Almost every school is struggling with support staff shortages £3 billion government...
The Key Challenges Facing Independent Schools
Independent schools across the UK are encountering an increasingly challenging landscape, with economic uncertainties, regulatory changes, and environmental responsibilities imposing new pressures. At the same time, the competition for attracting students and staff is...
How Educational Environments Impact Mental Health
The conversation around mental health in schools has never been more vital, with increasing recognition of how the physical spaces in which we learn and teach can significantly impact our psychological health and academic performance. Our team understands the tangible...
Student engagement day at Beacon Hill School
Two members of the team recently had the privilege of showing students and staff around our latest project nearing completion, at Beacon Hill School in Wallsend. The school is North Tyneside’s specialist provision for children with severe learning difficulties that...
How to Design a SEND Classroom That Works for Your Pupils
At a Glance Start with your brief. Understand your specific cohort and their needs before making any design decisions. Space planning matters. BB104 minimums exist for good reason. Don't compromise on circulation routes and room sizes. Sensory design goes beyond...
The Power of Biophilic Design Within Education
Pupils today face a wealth of issues, from mental and physical health problems, to complex SEND needs. As designers and producers of modular school buildings across the UK, we are finding increasing demand for positive environments that uplift students and staff,...
What Size Should a SEND Classroom Be?
Getting classroom size right is fundamental to creating effective learning environments for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. Too small, and you compromise safety, accessibility, and the ability to provide proper support. Too large without...
How does good classroom ventilation reduce the risk of infection?
The physical environment of any learning space has a direct impact on the well-being of pupils and staff, and affects educational outcomes. Natural light is a key part of any TG Escapes building design along with thermal comfort, acoustics, and excellent air quality....
Why Swalcliffe Park School have chosen a second eco-building from TG Escapes
Kiran Hingorani CEO of Swalcliffe Park School explains why they have chosen a second eco-building from TG Escapes to provide breakout spaces for their students. Swalcliffe Park School is a day and residential school for secondary aged (10-19 yrs) for boys with autism....
Official opening of new canteen at St Bernard’s Grammar School
This week saw the official opening of the new canteen at St Bernard's Grammar School. Staff and pupils can now enjoy the new building designed and built by the team at TG Escapes. The business manager Angela Mellish said 'We always knew that it would be a great...