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.

Christmas at Aycliffe School

Pupils and staff have taken part in our annual Jolly Jumper Day and celebrated the end of term with a Christmas lunch and visit from Santa.

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Runners take on London Marathon for NEAS

Two runners taking on the 2024 London Marathon smashed their fundraising goals, raising over £3000 for NEAS.
You can really take your career here as far as you want

A drive for facing new challenges helped Rae Markham progress her career with NEAS, and now she wants new staff to have the same opportunities.
I look back and know I've done something special

Cath Todd has worked in residential care with NEAS for more than 30 years and says it has been a hugely rewarding career.
Outgoing Mayor raises over £42,000 for charities

NEAS is hugely grateful for the support from former Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees Jim Beall, who marked his final engagement in the office with a stunning donation to his chosen charities.

John Muir Conservation Award

Class 7 have been working towards their John Muir Conservation Award and hosted a number of fundraising activities.
Celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Pupils at Aycliffe School received a very special letter from Her Majesty the Queen, ahead of the monarch's Platinum Jubilee on June 3rd.
Honouring VE Day

Military personnel spent two days at Aycliffe School ahead of VE Day on May 8th.
World Maths Day

Aycliffe School Celebrated World Maths Day on 23rd of March.
Emergency Services Day

Durham Fire Brigade visited the school, giving pupils the opportunity to learn about the work of a fire fighter.
World Book Day

Pupils and staff got into the spirit of World Book Day - with an array of fantastic costumes.
Rare Disease Day

Level 4 Teaching Assistant Owen Dickinson arranged a series of activities to mark Rare Disease Day on Monday 28th February.
Children’s Mental Health Week

Pupils at Aycliffe School marked Children's Mental Health Week with a range of activities.
Rolo the Therapy Dog visits Aycliffe

Aycliffe School has recently subscribed to the Read2Dogs Scheme, which helps children improve their literacy and communication skills.
Celebrating the Chinese New Year

Pupils in Class 5 celebrated the Chinese New Year with a food tasting session.

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