Thornbeck College

Thornbeck College is an Independent Specialist College providing personalised programmes to individuals with autism and neurodiversity

Thornbeck College was the recipient of the prestigious LSIS Beacon Status in 2010

Partnerships

The college currently works with a wide range of employers. These include:

Latest

This is a FREE service for families looking for support, advice and information.

This online support is available for families across Durham and is suitable for those usually supported by our face-to-face sessions, including Toddler Groups, Family Support Groups and Family Workshops, or those who need extra support at this time.
This is a FREE service for families looking for support, advice and information.

This online support is available for families across Durham and is suitable for those usually supported by our face-to-face sessions, including Toddler Groups, Family Support Groups and Family Workshops, or those who need extra support at this time.
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New Warlands Farm

New Warlands Farm is our purpose built vocational training centre based on the outskirts of Durham in 77 acres of farm and woodland.
Our sites
What is Autism?

Autism is the word used to describe a lifelong difference in a person’s neurology. It’s very difficult to say exactly what ‘it’ is because it can’t be separated from the person.
What we do

We help remove barriers to support individuals with autism and learning difficulties into employment. This new service has been designed to support both the individual, and also the employer.
Child Residential Care

We design individual programmes for each child or young person who stays in one of our residences to ensure their specific needs are met. We offer weekly, termly and 52 week residential placements.
What We Believe

We provide a wide – and ever growing – range of services for children, young people and adults who are on the autism spectrum.
Our Homes

Creating a 'home from home' environment for autistic children and those with learning difficulties
Trampolining Sessions

Our FREE trampolining lessons are open to children, young people and adults with special needs.
Family Workshops

Our workshops focus on empowering parents to use their natural skills to support their children in the home environment, enabling confidence, and opening parents up to a life as part of their community.
Volunteering opportunities

Volunteering is all about making a difference to other people's lives. Taking time out to change things for the better can be great fun. Find out about the list of roles available and the benefits volunteering can have.