Thornhill Park School

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

Our mission is to work together inspiring, supporting, celebrating and equipping autistic and neurodiverse children, young people and adults.

Careers fair at Newcastle

As part of their careers education programme, THPS sixth formers took a trip to St James' Park in Newcastle for a careers fair.

All pupils asked different companies questions about their services, how old they had to be to be in the job role and what qualifications they required. They spoke to civil services, police, Tesco and banks in order to help them consider their future steps.

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You're changing lives on a daily basis

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.
Tyne and Wear Fire Service visits Thornhill Park

Pupils had the chance to try on equipment and learn more about what firefighters do, thanks to a visit from Tyne and Wear Fire Service.

Tyne and Wear Fire Service visits Thornhill Park

Pupils had the chance to try on equipment and learn more about what firefighters do, thanks to a visit from Tyne and Wear Fire Service.
Learning more about safety

Pupils from Thornhill Park School took part in activities to learn how to stay safe in a variety of situations, at Safety Works in Newcastle.
Travel and Transport

Pupils at Thornhill Park's Portland site walk through a positional language obstacle course inspired by the story 'Rosie's Walk.'
Hadyn's first week at Emsworth

New starter Haydn had a successful first week at Thornhill Park School, forming new friendships and getting hands on with cooking and crafts.
Sixth-form trip to Centre for Life

Sixth-form pupils from Emsworth explore gravity, space, light and colours during a trip to the Life science centre.
Police visit to mark Careers Week

Pupils try on police uniform and explore police cars during a visit to Thornhill Park by Northumbria Police.
BBC visit for Issac

To help him develop his idea for a radio station in school, Issac visited the professionals at the BBC studios in Newcastle.
Thornhill Park School installs 'Buddy Bench'

Pupils on the student council suggest the new 'Buddy Bench' as way to develop friendships, and a local company steps up to make it a reality.
Learning about instructional texts in Sun class

Pupils from Sun class learn about instructional writing, including listening, following instructions, and creating their own texts to help younger pupils.
Easter fun at Thornhill Park School

From crafts, to cookery, to Easter activities, pupils at Thornhill Park had a busy end of term, including welcoming a very special visitor to the school!

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Everyday Equality Campaign

We are highlighting the lived experiences of autistic and neurodivergent people in five areas of everyday life: education, health, travel, employment and finance. That’s why we’re calling the campaign Everyday Equality. Read more