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  1. Our Services
  2. Social & Vocational

Social & Vocational

Social & Vocational training and activities provide invaluable opportunities for individuals to develop their potential and expand what they know, understand and can do.  Investigating and developing genuine vocational and craft skills, and experiencing the satisfaction of technical accomplishment, provides economic inclusion.

Covid updates

Covid updates

Here you will find all of the relevant information relating to our Covid-19 guidelines. Read more

Published: 18th December, 2020

Author: Abby Patterson

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Adult Day Services - ‏‏‎‎‏‏‎ New Warlands Farm

Adult Day Services - ‏‏‎‎‏‏‎ New Warlands Farm

Adult Day Services - New Warlands Farm is our purpose built vocational training centre based on the outskirts of Durham in 77 acres of farm and woodland. Read more

Published: 1st December, 2014

Updated: 11th February, 2021

Author: Chris Surtees

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Adult Day Services - Number 24

Adult Day Services - Number 24

Our Adult Day Services - Number 24 is based in Sunderland South, Tyne and Wear and offers a range of vocational and sensory programmes based on the individual assessed needs of service users Read more

Published: 1st November, 2014

Updated: 3rd August, 2020

Author: Chris Surtees

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Adult Day Services - Emsworth

Adult Day Services - Emsworth

Adult Day Services - Emsworth is located in Sunderland North, Tyne and Wear and offers a range of vocational and sensory programmes based on the individual assessed needs of service users Read more

Published: 1st October, 2014

Updated: 3rd August, 2020

Author: Chris Surtees

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding

Safeguarding remains a high priority across our services and its programmes to ensure service users gain an understanding of staying safe within the workplace, the community and online Read more

Published: 1st August, 2014

Updated: 17th February, 2020

Author: Chris Surtees

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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We recognise that everyone should be treated fairly, equally and no less favourable regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, martial status or presentation Read more

Published: 1st July, 2014

Updated: 8th May, 2020

Author: Chris Surtees

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Partnerships

Partnerships

Increasing open employment opportunities Read more

Published: 1st May, 2014

Updated: 28th March, 2016

Author: Chris Surtees

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Supported Employment

Supported Employment

Supported employment offers adults experience within real work situations with appropriate levels of support through work based training. Read more

Published: 7th November, 2013

Updated: 20th May, 2019

Author: Lisa Taylor

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News

News

News and Events from our Social & Vocational Services Read more

Published: 1st January, 2013

Updated: 8th May, 2020

Author: Chris Surtees

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  • NEAS awarded £300,000  to tackle youth unemployment

    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

    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

    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

    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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  • Adult Day Services - ‏‏‎‎‏‏‎ New Warlands Farm

    Adult Day Services - ‏‏‎‎‏‏‎ New Warlands Farm

    Adult Day Services - New Warlands Farm is our purpose built vocational training centre based on the outskirts of Durham in 77 acres of farm and woodland.

  • Our sites

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Trampolining Sessions

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

  • Family Workshops

    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 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.

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How to donate

How to donate

By giving a donation or regular gift you are supporting the vital work we do with children, young people and their families. Read more

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Published: 6th November, 2013

Updated: 10th December, 2020

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