About the event
Tilbury Douglas is proud to be delivering the Luminous Oak Special School in Eastleigh, Hampshire, a landmark project designed to provide high-quality specialist education for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Luminous Oak is a purpose-built facility accommodating up to 125 pupils aged 8–16, responding to growing local demand for dedicated SEMH provision and reducing the need for out-of-county placements.
Situated in the Boorley Gardens residential area, the scheme has been approved by Hampshire County Council and is funded through the Children’s Services Capital Programme. The new two-storey school will feature 15 general teaching classrooms, six specialist practical classrooms, therapy and sensory spaces, a fitness suite, outdoor learning areas and tailored play zones, all designed to support inclusive education and wellbeing.
The Luminous Oak name, chosen with input from pupils within the academy trust, reflects the site’s prominent oak tree and symbolises growth, stability and community. The design and build are being delivered in partnership with Hampshire County Council under the Southern Construction Framework, with Solent Academies Trust appointed to manage the school once complete.
Tilbury Douglas has already marked key milestones on site, including a celebrated steel signing ceremony that highlights the collaborative spirit driving the project forward. The facility is set to open in autumn 2026, offering a nurturing and empowering environment where every pupil can thrive and achieve their full potential.
This site uses CSCS Smart Check – the only platform to verify all 2.3 million CSCS-logoed cards.
Activities
Visitors will begin the event with a short induction and health and safety briefing to ensure everyone understands the site rules, required protective equipment and safe working practices. This introduction will outline key hazards, restricted areas and the procedures to follow while moving around an active construction environment.
Following the induction, guests will receive a high-level overview of the project, outlining the purpose of the new school, its main features and the programme milestones achieved to date. The team will explain how the works are being delivered, the partnerships involved and what the next stages of construction will involve.
The visit will conclude with a guided site tour, giving attendees the opportunity to observe progress first-hand and see how the new building is taking shape. Staff will be on hand throughout to answer questions and offer further insight into the project’s development.
Information
Educational Visits:Visits limited to educational institutions only.
Minimum age: N/A
Accessibility:Please let us know of any accessibility requirements/considerations.
Get in touch
Our address:
Southampton, England, SO32, United Kingdom
Phoebe Gale
phoebe.gale@tilburydouglas.co.uk
07779998941