A bright future for Will

"Will has flourished and developed into a lovely, polite young man in the years he's been attending Thornbeck College."

Thomas now has the tools he needs to progress

“Thomas is doing brilliantly – and that’s because of the grounding that Thornbeck College has given him,” says mum Nancy.

We love to celebrate the progress and achievements of our pupils at Thornbeck College, no matter how big or small.

Click below to read about how the college has impacted the lives of some of our learners and their families, helping them to prepare for their next phase of life or education, and to fulfil their potential.

Latest Case Studies

Lewis is back on track after support from Thornbeck College

After a prolonged period out of education, a personalised plan from Thornbeck College staff has helped Lewis thrive.

Life with Tourette syndrome ‘It’s not me – it’s Suzie’

In Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Peter Barron talks to a young North East woman about her life with Tourette syndrome.

When I’m here I feel more alive

Keiran, a 20-year-old from Newton Aycliffe, is one of several learners from Thornbeck College who have been developing key employability skills at New Warlands Farm in preparation for adulthood.

CC is happy to leave her comfort zone

After 18 months at Thornbeck College, CC has built up a strong relationship with staff and is trying things she has never done before – with huge success.