Tour 'The Point': The Net-Zero SEND Learning Centre at The Oaks Specialist College

Take a tour of 'The Point', the stunning new £1.8m learning centre at The Oaks Specialist College in Tonbridge. A member of staff and a parent share their experience of this unique building project.

Designed and built by TG Escapes, this 435m² biophilic timber-frame building has been created to support young adults (aged 18-25) with complex needs, enabling them to access high-quality education closer to home.

Project Highlights:
Purpose-Built for Independence: The facility features five flexible classrooms, a media suite for digital skills, and a specialist workshop equipped with a riser kitchen, ceiling track hoists, and accessible self-care facilities.
Biophilic Design: Floor-to-ceiling windows, skylights, and natural timber cladding connect learners with nature, creating a calm and inclusive environment that promotes wellbeing.
Sustainable & Efficient: Rated A* for energy efficiency, the building is Net-Zero in operation. Powered by renewable energy, it is projected to save over 3 tonnes of CO2 and up to £6,000 in running costs annually.
Community Impact: By expanding local capacity, this project is set to save the Local Authority approximately £1m per year by reducing the need for costly out-of-county placements.

Delivered in just 6 months using modern methods of construction (MMC), the project minimised disruption to the college, allowing education to continue seamlessly during the build.

Read the full case study here: https://tgescapes.co.uk/send-home-lea...

Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction to The Point 0:35 - Inside the flexible classrooms 1:10 - Specialist facilities & accessibility 1:45 - Biophilic design & sustainability features

Get in Touch: Thinking of expanding your SEND provision? 📞 0800 917 7726 📧 [email protected] 🌐 https://tgescapes.co.uk

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