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

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

Working from Home

During term 3 we are giving some of our pupils the opportunity to work from home. This page features a range of activities and resources to help some of our pupils learn whilst not at our school site. Teachers and staff are available to support pupils during this time and will be providing work for the children throughout the coming weeks. These pages will be regularly updated by our teachers so please keep visiting the site for activities and work for your children to complete during this period.

Latest

NEAS awarded £300,000 to tackle youth unemployment

We've been awarded a grant of nearly £300,000 to support young people and tackle the root causes of long-term unemployment.
Covid-19 vaccine: a light at the end of the tunnel

As vaccination programmes roll out, we were thrilled to hear that one of the young adults we support has accepted the vaccine.
Virtual Walk for Autism Acceptance

Join us virtually to celebrate World Autism Acceptance Month and take part in our Walk for Autism Acceptance.
Teesside sportswear company draws up designs to boost autism charity

A SPORTSWEAR designer has spoken of his pride at helping a pioneering North-east autism charity that has a special meaning to his life.

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Our sites
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our Homes

Creating a 'home from home' environment for autistic children and those with learning difficulties
Trampolining Sessions

Our FREE trampolining lessons are open to children, young people and adults with special needs.
Family Workshops

Our workshops focus on empowering parents to use their natural skills to support their children in the home environment, enabling confidence, and opening parents up to a life as part of their community.
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.