On behalf of the pupils, staff and Local Advisory Committee of Thomas Bewick School I would like to welcome you. I hope that this website will provide you with the information you need whilst giving you a glimpse into the life of our wonderful school.

Thomas Bewick School is a specialist provision for autistic children and young people. We cater for children and young people aged 4 -19 years with a range of abilities and differences associated with the autism spectrum. All of our pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The school is arranged over four different sites and our relevant, exciting and challenging curriculum is taught and supported by a team of caring, friendly and dedicated staff who are trained in a range of autism specific approaches and strategies. All of our pupils have access to an autism specific environment with a range of specialist facilities and activities available to support different aspects of their learning and development.

I am proud to be the Headteacher here at Thomas Bewick. I know the school well and have played a part in our journey of school improvement for the past five years. Our Ofsted report (September 2023) talked positively about our high aspirations for all pupils, that pupils are nurtured and enjoy coming to school, that our curriculum is broad and ambitious and that we build positive relationships with our wider school community. I am excited about maintaining and building on our success and achievements.

Our school is a welcoming community where we have a shared commitment to providing the best possible learning opportunities for each and every pupil.

There is a link to view a video tour of Thomas Bewick School on our website admissions page.

If you cannot find the information you require through our website and video, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Katy Harrison

Headteacher