Thornhill Park School
Other independent special school in Sunderland (Sunderland).
Location
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| About Us We are the leading provider of care and education for autistic and neurodivergent children, young people and adults in the North East of England.
We run 60 sites from Northumberland to Teesside, including four schools, a college, a vocational training farm, employment services, short breaks lodges, residential and supported living homes, adult day services, and family support.
We've come a long way since our beginnings in 1980 when a group of parents re-mortgaged their homes to set up a school for their autistic children. But one thing hasn't changed. Our founders were dedicated to helping autistic young people to fulfil their potential in life – and to this day, that commitment remains at the heart of everything we do.
Our Services We offer education and care services for children, young people and adults. Our Support We support autistic people and families with groups, advice and resources. Our Events Our charity events bring our supporters together to raise funds and awareness. Acceptance Award We work with and recognise organisations who make a difference for autistic people.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 108877
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 4 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Constituency
- Sunderland Central
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1981
Governing body
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