Thornbeck College

Thornbeck College is an Independent Specialist College providing personalised programmes to autistic and neurodiverse individuals

Thornbeck College was the recipient of the prestigious LSIS Beacon Status in 2010

Meet the Team

At Thornbeck College, we have a team of highly skilled, passionate individuals who all work in partnership to ensure the best outcomes of our learners and to create a positive, friendly atmosphere within our college

Nicola Brown	Principal
Fay Strong	Vice Principal
Nicola Dunn	Quality Manager
Kayleigh Orloff	FE Tutor
Lee Simpson	FE Tutor
Jessica Hodgson	FE Tutor
Rachael Muncaster	FE Tutor
Leigh Tolley	Senior Learning Support Assistant
Allison Phoenix-Jobson	Learning Support Assistant
Carlie Appleton	Learning Support Assistant
Nicola Woodhouse	Learning Support Assistant
Jenny Armstrong	Learning Support Assistant
Jordan Hill	Learning Support Assistant
Nicola Murray	Learning Support Assistant
Trish Gleeson	Learning Support Assistant
Victoria Blazquez	Learning Support Assistant

Latest

Virtual Autism Support Hub – Our Support is not Limited to Face-to-Face Meetings

Recent events have rightly had a huge impact on the way we deliver our services however; we are committed to supporting our families across the North East. With the support from the National Lottery Community Fund, we have been able to develop our ne
NEW home-schooling toolkit to support families with autistic children

We have responded to the challenges facing families during the pandemic by designing an innovative “home-schooling toolkit” for autistic children.
Young people who offend display craft skills to help NEAS

Young people who offend have been making amends for their behaviour by raising money in aid of NEAS.
Youtube Channel

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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
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.

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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