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.
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...
Our expert guide to panelised systems
Panelised construction systems, often classified as Category 2A modular by the Modular and Portable Building Association MPBA, form a crucial part of Modern Methods of Construction MMC. These systems consist of pre-assembled wall, roof and floor panels, manufactured...
Meeting Rising Nursery Demand Through Modular Buildings
As the demand for early years education rises, nurseries across the UK are under increasing pressure to provide sufficient spaces. Driven by a number of factors, from population growth and new neighbourhoods to expanding government-funded childcare, nurseries need...
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...
BREEAM: Our Expert Team Weighs in
Across the UK and more than 100 other countries, BREEAM is the most famous framework for achieving environmentally friendly buildings at construction. Our team has seen the positives and negatives of BREEAM firsthand, alongside the crucial factors a client needs to...
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,...