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If you would like further information on the support we can offer and how this can be funded please click on the relevant service below.

Alternatively you can contact our Head Office:

  • By telephone on 0191 410 9974
  • By e-mail [email protected]
  • Or by following the Contact Us link where you provide us with the details of your enquiry and we will get back to you.

Aycliffe School

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Aycliffe School is an independent specialist school based in the North East Centre for Autism, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham for learners aged 3-19.


If you would like further information on the support we can offer contact Nicola Brown, School Principal:

  • By telephone: 01325 328090
  • By email: [email protected]

Published: 1st November, 2015

Updated: 29th July, 2021

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Thornhill Park School

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Thornhill Park School is an independent specialist school based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear for learners aged 4-19.


If you would like further information on the support we can offer contact Christine Cave, Head Teacher:

  • By telephone: 0191 565 3965
  • By email: [email protected]

Published: 2nd November, 2015

Updated: 29th July, 2021

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Thornbeck College

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Thornbeck College is an Independent Specialist College (ISC) based in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham for learners aged 16-25 years old.


If you would like further information on the support we can offer contact Nicola Brown:

  • By telephone: 01325 328 088
  • By email: [email protected]

Published: 3rd November, 2015

Updated: 13th October, 2017

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Adult Day Services

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We strive to create high quality, personalised Social and Vocational training for our adults. We use a range of personalised approaches to enable service users to be actively involved in choosing their own activities and programme areas of interest. That promotes their social and economic inclusion and meets their individual aspirations. 


If you would like further information on the support we can offer contact Grainger Simpson, Operations Manager:

  • By telephone: 0191 371 3010
  • By email: [email protected]

Published: 4th November, 2015

Updated: 26th January, 2022

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Residential Care

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Our residential homes provide help and support on a 24-hour basis allowing our children, young people and adults to live safely and as independently as possible.


Child Residential Care

If you would like further information on the support we can offer contact Marjorie Clifford, Operations Manager:

  • By telephone:  07771 615 939 
  • By email: [email protected]

Adult Residential Care

If you would like further information on the support we can offer contact Jackie Herbison, Operations Manager:

  • By telephone: 0191 516 8164
  • By email: [email protected]

Published: 5th November, 2015

Updated: 17th February, 2020

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Supported Living

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We have developed Supported Living services in partnerships with a number of Housing Associations to enable individual’s to live in their own home rather than living in residential accommodation or living with their family.


 If you would like further information on the support we can offer contact Peter Mountain, Operations Manager:

  • By telephone: 0191 410 9974
  • By email: [email protected]

Published: 6th November, 2015

Updated: 16th November, 2015

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Short Breaks

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We provide overnight short breaks and day care provision for children, young people and adults in the North East of England. It is an opportunity for individuals with autism and/or learning disabilities to have a break in a comfortable and safe environment where they can have fun, learn independent skills and make friends.


Child Short Breaks

If you would like further information on the support we can offer contact Cath Blair, Operations Manager:

  • By telephone: 01325 328 084
  • By email: [email protected]

Adult Short Breaks

If you would like further information on the support we can offer contact Cath Blair, Operations Manager:

  • By telephone: 01325 328 084
  • By email: [email protected]

Published: 7th November, 2015

Updated: 17th February, 2020

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Family Support

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We offer a flexible and responsive service which places the service user at the heart of everything we do. We work closely with families and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for the people in our care. 

Family Support

If you would like further information on the support we can offer contact Cath Blair, Operations Manager:

  • By telephone: 0191 410 9974
  • By email: [email protected]

Published: 8th November, 2015

Updated: 17th February, 2020

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Toddler Group

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Our Toddler Groups are a FREE service for parents/carers of children aged 0-5 years old with special needs.


If you would like further information on the support we can offer contact Kerrie Highcock

  • By telephone: 0191 410 9974
  • By email: [email protected]

Published: 9th November, 2015

Updated: 17th February, 2020

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