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.
A Garden Room For All Seasons
A room in the garden doesnât need to be used only as a summer house. Choosing an ecologically friendly supplier such as TG Escapes, with energy efficiency incorporated into every aspect of their buildingsâ design, can give you a room to enjoy whatever the time of...
Creating space for the new 30 hours free childcare provision
As all providers of Early Years services will be aware, The Childcare Act 2016 provided for an additional 15 hours of free childcare for certain working parents of eligible 3 and 4 year olds, on top of the existing universal provision of 15 hours of free childcare....
Outdoor Matters at the Childcare Expo 30th September 2016
Running for its seventh consecutive year, the Midlands Childcare Expo will take place on 30th September and 1st October 2016 at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. This popular event is an ideal opportunity for Early Yearsâ professionals to discover new ways to deliver...
5 Ways a Garden Room Can Make Summer Special
With summer officially over, and most kids back at school, you are probably left breathless at the speed with which it passed. A lucky few will have loved every moment of precious quality time with their families; some will have enjoyed certain high points and many of...
Olympic Fever
Team GB have come a long way in the twenty years since the Atlanta 1996 games, at which we limped into 36th place on the medals table with just one gold. The amazing team of sports men and women at Rio 2016 have so far thrilled us all, rewriting their Olympic history...
Brexiteering Staycationers
Whilst the Brexit strategy enters its formative weeks, it is clear that nothing much is going to happen over the summer months, which means that us Brits are probably stuck with a weak currency for the foreseeable future. It is estimated that the sudden and...
Another School Year Nearing Its End
For those of you working in the independent school sector, you will already be enjoying your well-earned summer break, whilst those in the state sector will be keenly looking forward to yours. Time to recharge the batteries and reflect on the yearâs triumphs and...
Itâs Official, British Summer Washout
Following hot on the heels of the wettest ever April, we have now endured a June that delivered double the average rainfall and has now been officially declared the soggiest since records began in 1910. Storms, flooding and a mud ridden GlastonburyâŠit just hasnât been...
Lessons in leadership from the Inspiring Leadership Conference 2016
âIf the highest aim of the captain were to preserve his ship, he would keep it in port forever.â Thomas Aquinas If you saw our blog a few weeks back, or indeed you attended the event, you will know that we have recently exhibited at the Inspiring Leadership...
Improve not move
One of the most common reasons why people move house is the need for more space. It could be that the family is growing in number, whether from the bottom up with a blossoming brood, or from the top down with elderly parents in need of a little of hands on TLC. Or...
Inspiring Leadership Conference 2016
Now in its third year, Inspiring Leadership has already established itself as one of the key annual events for leaders in education to meet and share ideas and to get inspired to innovate, lead and develop their schools. Organised and supported by the EDC, ASCL and...
Heart of the Forest School Opening
We thought we would share with you one of our most recent projects, of which we are immensely proud and which holds a special place in our hearts. Based in the beautiful Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, very close to where some of the team live, is a very special...