TG Escapes Blog
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 and business.
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 SEND and Mainstream Students With Thoughtful Building Design
While some children with complex needs benefit most from education within a specialist school, many SEND students can and do thrive in mainstream settings, allowing them to develop alongside their peers. As the number of SEND students grows, there is increasing...
Going Beyond Accessibility in Modular SEND Buildings
There is a great need for quality new SEND facilities within UK schools, both mainstream and specialist, offering a stellar opportunity to create spaces that go above and beyond to support these students. By creating sensory-rich, adaptable, and natural spaces, we can...
Meeting Changing Needs with Modular SEND Buildings
In SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) environments, flexibility is crucial, with each child requiring different considerations in terms of space, design, and functionality. With a crisis in SEND placements gripping the UK, any new spaces we build must...
How Our Team Build Around Uneven Terrain
In the construction industry, no two sites are the same, particularly when adding new buildings to an existing facility. In the 21 years our team has worked across the UK, we’ve been faced with some steep challenges when it comes to site surfaces, from complex...
Keeping SEND Students Warm in Our Winter-Ready Modular Classrooms
With winter approaching, we've taken a look at how our team optimises our SEND buildings around the worst that UK weather can throw at them, creating warm, comfortable spaces that still meet net zero in operation year-round. We achieve this with high-quality...
Funding Crucial Modular SEND Buildings Through CIF
Creating the right learning environment for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) students is essential, but securing funding for these spaces can be challenging. The Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) offers an invaluable opportunity for schools to enhance...
How Tailored SEND Classrooms Can Help Teachers
Across both mainstream and specialist schools, teachers go above and beyond to offer exceptional education to students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). There are many challenges facing SEND schools, from staffing shortages to funding shortfalls,...
How Tailored Environments Benefit SEND Students
As we look to better accommodate students falling under the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) umbrella, it's become more and more clear that traditionally designed classrooms can cause a range of issues, leading to challenges in engagement, behaviour,...
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?
This World Green Building Week, we've taken a look at the aesthetics of our sustainable modular buildings, designed to net zero as standard. From timber panelling to natural light and images of nature, our work shows that eco-buildings don't need to make visual...
Celebrating 21 Years; A Conversation With Richard Harvey
2024 marks the 21st anniversary of TG Escapes, and to celebrate I sat down with Richard Harvey, founder and CEO of the company, to discuss the past, present, and future of our company and industry. Can you introduce yourself and your role within TG Escapes? I’m...