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 Education and/or Employment Pathway is an individualised programme of study for post-14 pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) with an Educational Health and Care Plan (EHCP).  All pupils are assessed on an individual basis and matched to a personalised pathway which is best placed to meet their needs.

The Educational  and/or Employment Pathway (Post-14) is designed to support pupils as they progress through to their next stages of education or employment.  A bespoke programme is developed around pupils’ EHCP outcomes, which acknowledges their current skills, knowledge and required support needs, to succeed in the next stages of education and life.  The programme gives pupils the opportunity to explore and experience activities, linking to both further education and employment. Enabling pupils to make informed decisions, when navigating their journey towards their long-term destination.

The pathway intentions are to encourage the development of:

  • Functional Skills English
  • Functional Skills Mathematics
  • Functional Skills ICT
  • Science
  • Preparing for adulthood:
    • Education/Employment
    • Independent Living
    • Community Inclusion
    • Health and Well-being