Aycliffe School

Aycliffe School is an independent, purpose-built specialist school based at the North East Centre for Autism, Newton Aycliffe in County Durham for pupils aged 3-19

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

Our Team

At Aycliffe School, we have a team of highly skilled, passionate individuals who all work in partnership to ensure the best outcomes of our learners and to create a positive and friendly atmosphere.

Kirsty Carr

Principal

Gavin Batie

Vice Principal

Latest

Celebration event

For the second year, we held a very successful celebration event in school for all of our staff who support our pupils.
Ocean plastic bottle project

Pupils in class 2 took part in the ocean plastic bottle project.
Marble Run

Connor used his woodworking skills to make a frame to support a marble run that class 2 had made.
All we want for Christmas is … Autism Acceptance!

We launched our annual Christmas campaign this week - and this year's theme is 'All I Want for Christmas'.

10 things you think you know about autism but actually don’t...

The North East Autism Society is campaigning for autism acceptance.
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.
Adult Day Services - ‏‏‎‎‏‏‎ New Warlands Farm

Adult Day Services - New Warlands Farm is our purpose built vocational training centre based on the outskirts of Durham in 77 acres of farm and woodland.
What We Believe

We provide a wide – and ever growing – range of services for autistic children, young people and adults, and those with other examples of neurodiversity.
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.
Our Homes

Creating a 'home from home' environment for autistic children and those with learning difficulties
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.
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.
Makaton Signing
John Phillipson - Chief Executive

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