The Vision
As the number of pupils requiring SEND support had increased, the school recognised the need for more than a dedicated sensory room. Many children needed a space where they could decompress, regulate, move, and focus while remaining within a learning environment. The vision was to create a classroom that felt calm, inclusive, and purposeful, with flexible furniture, sensory details, and quieter retreat areas that could support pupils across different ages, needs, and learning styles.
bringing the Vision to life
Envoplan transformed an unused classroom into a SEND environment shaped around comfort, movement, and sensory regulation. Acoustic cladding was added to one corner, while a deep, varying-height pile carpet improved sound quality and introduced a tactile sensory feature, allowing children to remove their shoes and feel the texture underfoot. The room also includes varied table and chair sizes, wobble stools, a height-adjustable table, soft seating, and a Sensory Nook with adjustable lighting, giving pupils different ways to settle, engage, and retreat when needed.
Designing for Practical Learning
The SEND classroom was designed to make learning more accessible through choice and flexibility. Wobble stools support pupils who benefit from movement, particularly those with ADHD, while the height-adjustable table and varied seating allow the space to adapt to different activities and age groups. The ICT classroom takes a more structured approach, with computer workstations arranged for focused digital learning, clear supervision, and efficient circulation. Together, the two classrooms balance specialist support with practical teaching requirements, creating spaces that are both functional and responsive.
The Impact
The completed refurbishment gives Marlborough a more considered set of spaces for pupils and staff. The SEND classroom now provides a calm, flexible setting where children can decompress, focus, and learn in ways that better support neurodivergent needs, sensory regulation, and wellbeing. The ICT classroom offers a practical environment for digital learning, while the staff room has been reimagined with varied furniture, improved layout, and clearer zones for relaxation, collaboration, and preparation. Across the project, Envoplan helped create a warmer, more adaptable school environment shaped around everyday use.
Case Studies
Marlborough Primary School SEND Classroom, ICT Space, & Staff Room
Marlborough Primary School’s refurbishment created three distinct spaces: a SEND classroom, an ICT classroom, and a staff room. Each area was designed to respond to the changing needs of the school, with a particular focus on creating more supportive, flexible environments for pupils who find traditional classrooms difficult. Envoplan transformed an unused classroom into a calming SEND space for pupils aged 5 to 11, while also delivering a practical ICT suite, and a refreshed staff room that supports collaboration, preparation, and day-to-day wellbeing.
St George’s Edinburgh – Food Technology
Envoplan Group transformed an underused office and shower space at St George’s Girls’ School into a modern food technology room within the Sports, Fitness and Nutrition Centre. The project creates a specialist teaching environment that supports practical learning while strengthening the connection between nutrition, health, and physical wellbeing.
Collège du Léman Library + LRC
Working with Collège du Léman, we reimagined the school library as a light-filled learning environment that supports collaboration, quiet focus, and student wellbeing across the school community.
Stonar School – Sixth Form, Library + DT
We partnered with Stonar School to deliver modular, student-centred spaces that support independent study, creative learning, and a stronger sense of belonging across campus.
Orchard House School Nursery
Envoplan worked with Orchard House School to bring to life an inspiring early years learning environment that fosters play, creativity, and development.
Alleyn’s School Washrooms Refurbishment
We worked with Alleyn’s School to design and deliver transformed washrooms—a space featuring smart technology that enhances privacy and usability, where respect and pride have reshaped how this essential area is used every day.
Ashville College Social Spaces and Reception
The vision behind the transformation of Ashville College’s common room and reception area was rooted in creating spaces that truly resonate with the needs and aspirations of its community.
The International School Of Nice Science Labs
We partnered with the International School of Nice to design and deliver state-of-the-art science labs—spaces that embody innovation, adaptability, and collaboration, inspiring students and staff alike to explore and thrive in a future-focused learning environment.
Kingsley School Learning Resource Centre
We worked with the Kingsley School to design and deliver a thriving library —a space where, according to their Headmistress, “Everybody wants to come, learn, grow, read, and be together.”
St. Stephen’s School Boarding
Embarking on a transformative project to expand its capacity and enhance the student experience
St. Mary’s School Cambridge
We worked with St Mary’s School, Cambridge, to design and deliver a series of thriving classrooms.
Peterborough School
The Vision With the support of their governors, the Peterborough School embarked on an ambitious project to reimagine their early years classroom, envisioning a reception …
