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.
Inclusive Learning Hubs for Independent Schools Adapting to a Changing Student Body
UK Independent Schools are witnessing a significant increase in the number of neurodiverse students enrolling. Conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia are increasingly recognised, not as deficits, but as part of the natural variation in human...
New Psychology Building at Solihull 6th Form College opened by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands Derrick Anderson CBE
Solihull Sixth Form College's ambitious expansion took a giant leap forward on January 6th with the unveiling of the Turvey Building. This impressive addition, constructed in a mere seven months, will immediately accommodate 400 new learners, a testament to the...
Integrating Modular Buildings Within Historic School Settings
Many independent schools across the UK have facilities dating back centuries, showcasing their commitments to tradition and educational excellence. There are significant challenges when it comes to incorporating modern expansions in these environments. Whether...
What Does Net Zero Look Like in a Modular Building?
Over the last decade, net zero has transitioned from a niche talking point to a critical focus for all construction companies, with clear targets set by the government for the sector. Over the last 21 years, TG Escapes has grown into one of the key modular building...
How Biophilic Design Boosts Exam Performance
This exam season, we've taken a look at the ways that biophilic design can help to boost classroom performance. Our team have seen first-hand the calming effects of our timber framed school buildings on students and staff, thanks to a wealth of biophilic...
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...
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...
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?
It’s crucial that all students with special educational needs have classrooms large enough to provide a comfortable space for them, with government regulations in place to ensure suitable educational buildings are constructed across the UK. Special needs and their...
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....