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.
Reconnect with nature on Empty Classroom Day
This Friday, 5th July, is Project Dirt’s second Empty Classroom Day. Founded in 2011 by schools and organisations at the London Sustainable Schools Forum, it is designed to be a day to celebrate outdoor learning. The idea behind Empty Classroom Day comes down to one...
Seizing success at the National College Leadership Conference
Last week The Learning Escape team made their way to Birmingham to attend the National College Annual Leadership Conference. Named Seizing Success, it brought together world-class speakers to share their insights into modern leadership. It was a busy three days filled...
A new Learning Escape: How will you use yours?
Every Learning Escape is a brand new project and it’s always exciting to find out what a school wants to create in their grounds. Designing buildings that are flexible and bespoke allows us to find the perfect fit, whether it’s for pupils or staff, lessons or...
Celebrate your outdoor space in National School Grounds Week
Between 10th and 14th June, Learning through Landscapes are helping show schools and communities across the country how easy and worthwhile it is to take learning and teaching outdoors. So what is National School Grounds Week all about? Marianne Mannello, Assistant...
The setting for an Outdoor Classroom is a crucial consideration
Make a ‘journey’ to your new outdoor classroom – The setting can be motivational too! At The Learning Escape we know how the siting and landscape associated with new classrooms can have a significant impact on children and staff. We have all heard how many children...
Learning outside the classroom can help with Special Education Needs
Working in a natural environment can benefit children of all ages and abilities. More schools are now seeing how learning outside the classroom can help children with SEN explore the world around them. A survey conducted by TeacherVoice on behalf of the Council for...
It’s our 10th birthday!
2013 is an exciting year for TGEscapes as we turn the grand old age of ten. The last decade has seen us bring outdoor spaces to homes, businesses and schools across the country, never straying from our eco-friendly mission. A little background information The company...
Environmental improvements can reduce stress in the workplace
As working hours get longer and expectations for fast turn-arounds increase, the number of employees that are getting stressed due to their work lifestyle is rising. A report published last year by the Health and Social Care Information Centre showed a sharp increase...
The Summer of Gardens: What will you make?
If your summer holidays are approaching and your garden is feeling a little bare, it could be time to start thinking about what outdoor projects you’ve got planned for the longer days. This could be the year that you decide to work from home or get fit, maybe you want...
Save money and the environment with an eco-friendly build
The last few months have given us one of the coldest winters in decades and as the temperatures plummeted, many homeowners were seeing their energy bills move just as fast in the other direction. Cold weather is expensive and keeping yourself warm when your home isn’t...
Join us at The Academies Show 24th April
In one week, on 24th April, The Learning Escape is heading to the London Excel to take part in The Academies Show. Supported by the Department of Education and the Education Funding Agency, among many others, it’s a day of free insights, discussions and practical...
Canopies: outdoor learning for all seasons
Come rain or shine teachers are trying to find new ways to provide outdoor learning for their pupils. No matter what shape or size your school grounds are, a canopy can bring children closer to nature and enhance their learning experience. Canopies are a simple and...