Thornhill Park School is an independent specialist school based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear for pupils aged 4-19. Thornhill Park School is part of the North East Autism Society, a registered charity which has led the way in providing autism-specific care and education for children, young people and adults across the North-east for more than 40 years.
Facilities
At Thornhill Park School, they are committed to helping pupils fulfil their potential by preparing them for the next stage in their education, employment and lives. The ambitious curriculum is divided into four learning pathways with each pupil matched to the route that is best suited to their assessed needs and individual aspirations.
Features
Things to note
They use a range of specialist strategies to support pupils:
Total communication approach
Individualised Support Plans
Bespoke learning environments
Hierarchy of Cues
Zones of Regulation
Visual support systems
Sensory profiles
Staff with specialist training
A range of differentiated teaching and learning strategies
Multi-disciplinary approach
Staff are extensively trained in Positive Proactive Support
Thornhill Park School accepts referrals from Local Authorities (LA) and the majority of pupils have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or Special Educational Needs support plan. Before a place is offered, Thornhill Park School will strive to ensure that all special educational needs outlined in the child or young person’s EHCP are able to be met within the setting, as well as the provision of any additional resources. If you feel Thornhill Park School could be the right fit for your child, please contact directly to arrange a visit to the school or to discuss Admissions Policy in more detail.
1.64 miles
