Set across 77 acres, less than 7 miles outside of Durham City, New Warlands Farm is home to our vocational training centre.

Our Day Services team provide personalised social and vocational training programmes for autistic and neurodivergent adults, developing their potential and promoting economic inclusion.

Our training centre offers a structured environment whereby individuals can participate in a range of programme areas including: woodwork, textiles, IT, horticulture, floristry, catering, card making, retail, therapy, leisure, community access and sensory development 

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Our staff use a range of personalised approaches that enables adults to be actively involved in choosing their own activities and programmes areas of interest. 

Each adult's programme consists of important Personal and Social Development areas including: communication and social interaction, sensory, personal care, independent living skills and health and wellbeing. 

We recognise the importance of functional skills in lifelong development. Our aim is to support and equip each adult with the basic practical skills required in everyday life.

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Our Staff

Mark Rosamond - Programme Manager

Rachel Bell - Assistant Manager

Jayne Coyles - Assistant Manager

Gwyneth Thomas - Senior Programme Support Worker

Steph Lycett - Senior Programme Support Worker

Ashton Carrick - Senior Programme Support Worker

Jodie Howley - Senior Programme Support Worker

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Contact Information

For more information, please contact:

0191 371 3010

[email protected]