Thornhill Park SchoolThornhill Park School is an independent specialist school based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear for pupils aged 4-19 Our mission is to work together inspiring, supporting, celebrating and equipping autistic and neurodiverse children, young people and adults. Home About Us Our People Our Principal Our Team Our Trustees & Senior Management Our Vision Our Impact Our Vacancies Our Education Our Curriculum Learner Voice CEIAG Minster Partnership School Information Virtual Tour Resources for parents/carers Term Dates Menu Attendance Newsletters Calendar of Events Ofsted Quality Data Safeguarding Policies and Publications Complaints Latest News Contact Thornhill Park School installs 'Buddy Bench' During the school council meeting, pupils discussed the idea of having a 'Buddy Bench' in school. They suggested that this would help develop friendship with other learners from around the school and somewhere to go if they were ever feeling lonely. A number of pupils volunteered to become 'Buddy Monitors' to support with this. Pupils got in touch with a Local company called 'Clayton Hand Made' where Shawn said he would be more then happy to make the bespoke bench and even donated it to the school. - Thank you Shawn! The bench is now in school, and pupils have selected a number of games and books that they can play together and read together at the bench. Well done school council! Manage Cookie Preferences