Thornbeck College

Thornbeck College is an Independent Specialist College providing personalised programmes to autistic and neurodivergent individuals

Working together to inspire, support, celebrate and equip autistic and neurodivergent people to fulfil their potential in life.

Anti-bullying week

As part of the annual events calendar, learners at Thornbeck celebrated Anti-Bullying Week.

The theme this year was Make A Noise About Bullying. Learners participated in a range of activities to mark the event including:

Expanding their knowledge regarding what constitutes as bullying, what is a healthy and unhealthy relationship and what to do if they think they or someone is being bullied
Designed an anti-bullying poster as part of a poster competition. The winning poster has been displayed across the college environment
Created an anti-bullying video to "make a noise about bullying", which you can see below.

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Jodie Redhead had never worked with children before she joined NEAS 10 years ago - now she can't imagine doing anything else.
You don't realise how helpful you will be

Joanne Tabarrini changed up her career at the age of 50, and surprised herself with the skills and experiences she could bring to the role of teaching assistant.
Acceptance Matters Virtual Conference

Acceptance Matters is a virtual conference with autistic speakers, hosted by the North East Autism Society.
Runners take on London Marathon for NEAS

Two runners taking on the 2024 London Marathon smashed their fundraising goals, raising over £3000 for NEAS.

Thornbeck College learners take part in Hope Hack

Learners from Thornbeck College joined students from across the North East at the 'Hope Hack' event organised by NCS and the Hope Collective.
Spring market at Thornbeck

Parents and carers enjoy Thornbeck's spring market, showcasing products made by college learners.
First aid workshop at Thornbeck College

Learners at Thornbeck College get a course in lifesaving first aid delivered by our in-house training team.
Durham police give talk on knife crime

Officers from Durham Constabulary visit Thornbeck College to talk about the serious issue of knife crime.
National Careers Week

Thornbeck learners take part in a wide variety of activities to explore career pathways and identify their employability skills.
Safeguarding: Financial abuse

Thornbeck learners work on how to protect themselves from financial abuse and manage their money.
Motor Vehicle Industry Work Experience

After expressing an interest in working with motor vehicles, a Thornbeck College learner has been supported into a work placement with Mercedes Benz Sytner at their Teesside showroom.
Thornbeck College fosters new work experience link with Shaw Trust

A Thornbeck College learner gets stuck in with work experience in horticulture thanks to a new community link with Shaw Trust.
Callum prepares for work experience

A learner at Thornbeck helps prepare food in the college kitchen as he works his way towards a catering qualification and related work experience.
Thornbeck Christmas Market

On Wednesday 13th December Thornbeck College opened its door to parents and carers for the annual Christmas market.

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