Modular Buildings: A Game-Changer for SEN/SEND Classrooms

Modular buildings are becoming an increasingly popular choice for creating classrooms in SEN/SEND learning environments.

These buildings offer a number of advantages over traditional brick-and-mortar construction, making them a valuable asset for schools and other educational institutions.

Benefits of using modular buildings for SEN/SEND classrooms

Modular buildings offer a number of specific benefits for SEN/SEND classrooms, including:

• Creating calm and adaptable learning environments: The modular design of buildings allows for flexible layouts that can be tailored to the individual needs of each student. This can create a calm and adaptable learning environment that is conducive to learning.
• Reducing noise levels: Modular buildings can be constructed with soundproofing materials, which can help to reduce noise levels in the classroom. This can be beneficial for students who are sensitive to noise.
• Providing easy access: Modular buildings can be designed to be fully accessible, with wide doorways, ramps, and accessible toilets. This can make it easier for students with mobility impairments to access and move around the classroom.
• Improving air quality: Modular buildings can be equipped with high-quality ventilation systems that can help to improve air quality in the classroom. This can be beneficial for students with respiratory problems.

Examples of how modular buildings are being used for SEN/SEND classrooms

There are a number of schools and educational institutions around the UK that are using Elite Systems modular buildings to create SEN/SEND classrooms. Here are a few examples:

1. The Chellow Heights School used modular buildings to create a new centre for students with various needs, including limited mobility. The new centre includes a number of features that are designed to meet the specific needs of their students, such as sensory rooms and quiet areas.

2. The Ravenscliffe High School and Sports College, Halifax, used modular buildings to create a new BREEAM-accredited 5-room complex for students with severe learning difficulties. The new school includes a sensory area, additional space for mobility and hoists systems, and a number of specialist teaching spaces.

Food for thought?

We hope this has given you some food for thought about the potential of modular buildings for SEN/SEND classrooms. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.