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.

Christmas dinner and carol service

On Tuesday, Thornhill Park School held its festive Christmas dinner for our young people and staff, prepared by Catherine and Steve in our kitchen. Once plates were cleared, learners and staff were invited to take part in our own Carol service.

It was a lovely opportunity for all to come and spend time together in the lead up to Christmas.

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Silver award recognises Locomotion’s support for autistic visitors

One of the North East’s most popular attractions has been recognised for its positive steps towards enhancing the experience for autistic visitors, staff and volunteers.
Careers fair at Newcastle

Sixth-formers find out about job roles at companies and organisations when they visit a careers fair at Newcastle.
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.
“For 18 years I was working as an autistic person but didn’t realise it"

Addressing the barriers autistic people face in the workplace in a series of videos for NEAS, Phil shares his own experiences of work, and covers how employers can make their recruitment and working environments more inclusive.

School prom at Thornhill Park

Every class joined in with the school prom at Thornhill Park, which started with a disco and ended with an awards ceremony to celebrate each pupil's achievements.
School prom

Every class joined in with the school prom at Thornhill Park, which started with a disco and ended with an awards ceremony to celebrate each pupil's achievements.
Welcome return for Summer Fete

It was fun and games for pupils and staff at Thornhill Park School with the welcome return of the annual Summer Fete.
Sports Day

Last week it was Sports Day at Thornhill Park School. Each class arranged their own personalised activities for the event.
Preparing for our Summer Fete

Pupils in Class 2 have been researching and exploring various ideas for their enterprise for the Summer Fete.
Exploring water

Class 1 actively engaged in a number of activities where they were learning about and exploring ‘water’.
Learning about Egypt

This term class 1 have been learning about 'Who are the Ancient Egyptians?
Pupils to give new lease of life to Minster cafe

The Sunderland Minster café closed during the pandemic but is being reopened thanks to a partnership with the North East Autism Society (NEAS).
'Wonderland of opportunities’ for pupils as NEAS reopens Minster cafe

Pupils from Thornhill Park School will be working at the café when it reopens to the public from June 23.
Celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Pupils and staff celebrated the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with a special garden party before the half term holidays.

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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