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Delivering the Government goal of 10,000 additional SEND spaces with Inclusive Learning Hubs
• Sensory Considerations: Acoustic design minimises noise disruption, lighting can be controlled for sensitivity, and layouts can be configured to create quieter zones or areas for sensory integration activities.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: The internal layouts can be customised to suit specific needs, whether for small group work, therapy sessions, calm- down spaces, or storing specialist equipment. This adaptability ensures the space can support multi-disciplinary teams. • Accessibility: Buildings are designed to meet or exceed accessibility standards, ensuring they are welcoming and functional for students with physical disabilities. • Sustainability: Constructed primarily from timber, a renewable resource, and designed net-zero carbon in operation, these buildings align with broader environmental goals.
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he UK government’s commitment to creating an additional 10,000 SEND places is backed by a significant £740 million investment. The emphasis is on providing these places locally, ensuring children receive the support they need within their communities, minimising disruptive travel, and fostering inclusion. This is where TG Escapes bespoke Inclusive Learning Hubs can play a pivotal role.
TG Escapes: Tailored Environments for Inclusive Learning TG Escapes specialises in designing and constructing net-zero modular timber frame buildings, particularly for the education sector. Their “Inclusive Learning Hubs” are not simply off-the-shelf classrooms; they represent a considered approach to creating environments specifically designed to support the diverse needs of SEND students. Built off-site using precision methods and sustainable timber, these hubs offer several key benefits:
• Cost-Effective and Ready to Go: The requirements of the DfE Output Specification are thorough and demanding, ensuring that educational buildings meet the necessary standards for design, construction, and operational performance. These 16-place and 32-place concepts meet Spec-21 standards for robustness, fire safety, acoustics, sustainability, and adaptability. Furthermore, the turnkey service offered by TG Escapes (handling design, planning applications, manufacturing, and installation) can simplify the procurement process for local authorities, freeing up their resources to focus on educational provision.
Conclusion: A Partnership for Progress
Achieving the target of 10,000 new, local SEND places requires a multi- faceted approach. While new special schools will form part of the solution, the ability to rapidly deploy high-quality, bespoke learning environments directly within communities is essential.
• Supporting Local Provision: Perhaps the most significant advantage is the ability to locate these hubs directly within existing mainstream or special schools, allowing children to remain integrated within their local educational community. This minimises travel, fosters inclusion, and utilises existing school infrastructure and support networks.
• Speed of Delivery: The urgency for these 10,000 places cannot be overstated. Modular construction significantly shortens project timelines and reduces disruption compared to traditional builds. This speed means local authorities can translate funding into operational SEND places much faster, getting children the support they need sooner.
• Bespoke Design for SEND Needs: TG Escapes’ methodology centres on creating spaces that actively support wellbeing and learning, particularly crucial for SEND students.
• Biophilic Buildings for Wellbeing: Incorporating natural elements through the extensive use of timber, large windows for natural light, and views of nature has been shown to have calming effects, reduce stress, and improve focus – highly beneficial for many SEND learners.
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Every school setting is unique so TG Escapes experienced team will provide free bespoke designs tailored to your specific requirements, including a variety of spaces in which to support students with a range of needs including ASD, ADHD, MSI, and SEMH. Importantly, a net-zero 32 place hub, including secure outdoor spaces, can be completed in as little as 30 weeks onsite at a one-off cost from £74k per student.
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