Thornbeck College

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

Working together to inspire, support, celebrate and equip autistic and neurodivergent people to fulfil their potential in life.

Student Council Votes 2019-2020

This week at Thornbeck College the votes were in for our student council roles. Promoting British Values, the learners demonstrated democracy by voting for their peers and placing their votes in a confidential ballot box, before applying functional maths skills to count the votes.

Congratulations to our Student Council Team of 2019-20!

Latest

You're changing lives on a daily basis

Jodie Redhead had never worked with children before she joined NEAS 10 years ago - now she can't imagine doing anything else.
You don't realise how helpful you will be

Joanne Tabarrini changed up her career at the age of 50, and surprised herself with the skills and experiences she could bring to the role of teaching assistant.
Acceptance Matters Virtual Conference

Acceptance Matters is a virtual conference with autistic speakers, hosted by the North East Autism Society.
Runners take on London Marathon for NEAS

Two runners taking on the 2024 London Marathon smashed their fundraising goals, raising over £3000 for NEAS.

Learner Council 2022-23

Find out who was elected to represent learners on the Student Council this academic year.
You said, we did 2022-23

Find out what actions have been taken by Thornbeck College, as a result of requests made by our learners.
Learner Council 2021-22

Find out who was elected to represent learners on the Student Council this academic year.
You said, we did: 2021 - 2022

Find out what actions have been taken by Thornbeck College, as a result of requests made by our learners.
Learner Surveys 2020 - 22

Learners provided feedback on how safe they feel at college, whether they feel listened to, their learning and more.
Timetable surveys

Every term learners complete timetable survey to identify sessions they enjoy, sessions they don’t and alternative sessions they would like to try.
Learner Surveys 2019-20

Learners provided feedback on how safe they feel at college, whether they feel listened to, their learning and more.

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Help us to continue making a positive difference to the lives of autistic individuals, and their families, across the region. Read more

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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