Bespoke SEN, SEND and SEMH Modular Classrooms
Our award-winning team designs and builds bespoke SEN, SEND, and SEMH classrooms that are inclusive, adaptable, and built to the highest standards. With a fast, hassle-free modular approach, we create inspiring, comfortable learning spaces that can meet both SEND and SEMH needs. Every building starts with a free design service.
Stunning modular SEN, SEND and SEMH buildings
For over 20 years TG Escapes have been creating stunning timber buildings for clients across the UK, with a focus on the SEND and SEMH spaces (formerly referred to as SEN). Whether you need a single classroom or a larger specialist block, our expert team can design, build, and install a solution tailored to your needs.
With hundreds of educational buildings completed across the UK, we have a wealth of experience in the many complex needs that must be catered for within each classroom. We also understand how crucial a durable solution is, with each of our timber-framed modular buildings designed for 50 years of regular use.
The modular approach allows for faster installation, minimised disruption to your school, and a more sustainable construction process. Plus, we offer an upfront design process, providing you with a bespoke design and a fully costed price before work commences.
Designed, built, and installed by our team
At TG Escapes, we offer a complete turnkey service, making the process of creating a bespoke SEN, SEND or SEMH classroom seamless from start to finish. It all begins with a consultation to understand your school’s specific needs, the students who will use the space, and the site available. We also collaborate with developers on high-quality buildings to meet their Section 106 obligations. Our experienced team will work closely with you to identify the best solution, prioritising accessibility, functionality, and comfort. We’ve worked on spaces for students with severe learning difficulty (SLD), visual impairments (VI), profound and multiple learning difficulty (PMLD), and more
Our in-house architects will design a bespoke solution tailored to your requirements. Alongside the design, we provide a clear upfront cost, with adjustments available to meet your budget. We design to meet net zero in operation as standard, and prioritise biophilic design principles throughout, with natural light, views of the outdoors, and excellent ventilation. Biophilia provides benefits for all students and staff, including students with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD).
Once you’re happy with the design, we construct the building off-site as precision-cut timber frames and panels. The building is then swiftly delivered and installed, with our team handling every stage. This modular approach ensures quality control while greatly reducing disruption to your school.
Our team handles all finishing touches including power, water, and painting, ensuring your new classroom is fully functional and ready for students as quickly as possible.
Why modular?
Modular construction is the ideal solution for SEN, SEND and SEMH classrooms, offering a faster, more cost-effective, and flexible approach to creating high-quality learning environments than traditional brick-and-mortar approaches. Here’s why:
- Cost-Effective: Modular buildings provide a high-quality, long-term solution at a competitive price, with a clear upfront cost provided without obligation.
- Faster Installation: Thanks to streamlined off-site manufacturing, your new building will be ready to use quicker, with less disruption to the school site.
- Bespoke Design: Every building we produce is completely bespoke. For SEND facilities, we’ll ensure accessibility, flexibility, and support for a wide range of learning styles.
- Sustainable: Our timber-framed modular buildings are designed to achieve net zero as standard, reducing energy consumption and environmental impact.
- Biophilic Benefits: Sustainable timber, views of nature, and simple outdoor access help to create a calming, sensory-friendly space that enhances well-being and supports emotional regulation. Read more about biophilia here.
What makes up a fantastic SEND classroom?
Our team has designed and built a huge range of SEND spaces, prioritising accessibility, flexibility, and sensory comfort to ensure all students feel supported and engaged. Every element, from room layout to lighting, acoustics, and outdoor access, plays a role in creating a positive learning environment. With SEND needs ranging from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), a from the ground up design process is crucial.
We’ll look to prioritise:
- Clear layouts with adaptable spaces to support different learning styles and needs.
- Acoustic insulation to reduce noise and create a calm atmosphere, essential for students with sensory difficulties.
- Natural light and ventilation to improve focus and well-being.
- Quiet zones and breakout spaces for emotional regulation and one-on-one support.
- Safe, accessible outdoor areas to encourage movement and connection with nature.
Tailored SEMH spaces
We also work on specialist SEMH spaces, creating calm, structured, and supportive areas where students feel safe and engaged. Features like acoustic padding, soft lighting, quiet areas, and strong connections to nature can help reduce anxiety and improve focus. For a great example of our work, explore the Eco SEMH Building we constructed for Mountfield Heath School.
Our SEN, SEND and SEMH work
Across over 20 years of award-winning work, we’ve created hundreds of buildings for schools across the UK, across both mainstream and special schools.
SEND unit for Stepgates Community School
“TG Escapes were great to deal with. They came up with a very practical design for our new Special Needs unit… The crew worked really hard and produced a fantastic building for us that was excellent quality and very practical.”
SEND hub for the visually impaired at Woking High School
“I would like to pass my thanks on to Clive, the project manager from TG Escapes. From the moment he got on board with the whole project, it just ran really smoothly. “
60-place SEND facility at Beacon Hill
“TG Escapes have been an excellent contractor to work with. Their attention to detail, timeliness of communications, and quality of product is exceptional. It has been a pleasure to have them deliver this scheme.”
Post 16 Work Skills Centre at St Joseph’s Specialist Trust
“TG took a project that was unaffordable as a traditional build and through bespoke modular design and construction delivered an affordable outstanding building on time and in-budget. An impressive feat particularly during a global pandemic and Brexit”.
Why choose us?
Speak to our team to start your free design process.
Decades of experience
- Across 21 years we’ve completed over 250 educational buildings
- We’ve earned excellent feedback from our customers
- Our team have won multiple awards from prestigious bodies
- ISBL approved and Constructionline platinum member
Upfront price
We’ll quote you a fixed price covering:
- Design
- Planning permission
- Foundations
- Manufacture
- Installation
- Finishing
Sustainable commitments
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Net zero in operation as standard across all buildings
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Biophilic design principles
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Sustainable timber frames and panels
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Recycled insulation
Bespoke designs
Each of our SEND or SEMH classrooms is completely tailored to client needs with a bespoke design. This will be presented with an upfront quote as part of our free design process.
Get started today
Whatever your needs in a SEND or SEMH facility, our team is ready to offer a fantastic tailored solution. With free upfront designs and transparent pricing, you’ll know exactly what to expect before work begins.
Whether you need a single classroom or a larger block, we’ll create a space that supports students and staff alike. Contact us today to discuss your project.
Our Blogs
Integrating SEND and Mainstream Students With Thoughtful Building Design
Could Biophilic Modular Buildings Benefit Autistic People?
The Design Essentials of a Modern SEND Classroom
Modular SEND Classroom FAQs
What types of special educational needs can TG Escapes accommodate with their modular buildings?
Our modular SEND classrooms accommodate the full spectrum of special educational needs, including students with autism (ASD), ADHD, severe learning difficulties (SLD), visual impairments, PMLD, multi-sensory impairments, SLCN, and social, emotional and mental health needs.
Our SEMH expertise includes Mountfield Heath School in Kent, where we created calm, structured spaces featuring therapeutic intervention rooms, sensory facilities, and dedicated reintegration spaces. The executive headteacher reported remarkable success, including one student who’d been out of education for three years successfully returning to mainstream learning.
For students with profound and multiple learning disabilities, we’ve delivered comprehensive facilities like Beacon Hill School’s 60-place, 10-classroom building. This successful education project incorporated two PMLD bases with hygiene rooms, secure hoists, platform lifts, and 1250mm automatic doors for wheelchair accessibility. All internal walls received additional reinforcement for high-impact robustness.
We’ve also created specialist provision for visually impaired students at Woking High School, increasing their SEND hub capacity from 12 to 20 places. Our autism-specific projects include dedicated resource bases and entire school facilities designed exclusively for students on the spectrum.
How does the design and consultation process work for creating a bespoke TG Escapes SEN/SEMH facility?
We begin with a free design consultation and site survey, working closely with you to understand your students’ specific needs, site opportunities, and educational objectives. Every building is completely bespoke – our design team focuses on the physical and mental wellbeing requirements of your particular SEND population.
The consultation process is highly collaborative. Schools consistently praise our engagement with all stakeholders, gathering feedback to ensure designs align perfectly with requirements. This iterative approach allows you to shape the building to your exact specification whilst we handle the technical complexities.
Throughout your project, you’ll have a dedicated point of contact managing everything from initial design through to handover. Our experienced education team provides:
- Expert guidance – Partnership with SEND specialist architects including Haverstock
- Biophilic design integration – Natural light, outdoor access, and sustainable materials
- Functional planning – Optimal layouts supporting learning and emotional regulation
- Compliance assurance – Meeting all Building Bulletins and DfE specifications
- Stakeholder engagement: Including student involvement where appropriate
We address critical considerations including circulation patterns, sensory environments, therapeutic spaces, and accessibility requirements. You can specify sensory rooms, therapy areas, life skills facilities, hygiene rooms, and breakout zones – all designed to support your specific cohort.