Thornbeck College - North East Autism Society - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Thornbeck College - North East Autism Society
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Thornbeck College - North East Autism Society
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Great Aycliffe DL5 6UN
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for learners | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
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Career Advice and Guidance: Learners benefit from useful careers information, advice and guidance which supports them to plan their next steps
Policies and Procedures: Leaders and managers implement rigorous safeguarding policies and procedures and have a clear reporting process in place
Training of Safeguarding Leads: The designated safeguarding leads have the appropriate training and experience to be effective in their roles
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: They use effective safe recruitment processes to ensure that staff are appropriate to work with young people and vulnerable adults
Work Experience/Internships: Learners complete useful work-related activities and work experience in areas such as retail and customer service
Academic Performance: Most learners make good progress in improving their knowledge, skills and behaviours from their starting points
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Managers meet regularly to review learners’ progress and put additional support in place for those at risk of falling behind
Behaviour and Attitudes: Learners improve their behaviour over time through effective behaviour management strategies
Mix of A,Levels and Vocational Courses: Most learners were enrolled on learning for living programmes, preparation for work programmes, and sensory and communication programmes
Teacher Engagement: Tutors attend training in working with learners with autism spectrum disorder and the regulation of behaviour
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Tutors plan and sequence the curriculum well to build on what learners know and can do
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders and managers complete observations of teaching to review and improve the quality of programmes
Strengths/Challenges: A few learners do not make the progress they are capable of because some tutors do not plan lessons well enough
School Culture and Ethos: Learners enjoy attending college and appreciate the support that staff give to them; they are respectful to staff, peers and visitors
Class Size: At the time of the inspection, there were 12 learners enrolled
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Thornbeck College - North East Autism Society is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in County Durham, North East.
from age 16-25 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
