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We provide high quality education and training which focuses on developing knowledge, skills and qualities needed by our learners to progress into sustained employment and build successful careers. A range of vocational courses and apprenticeships are available.

01207 585 900

Created by a family to make the difference; Home From Home Care provides specialist residential care to support adults 18+ with learning disabilities, autism and complex health & mental health needs. Combining a family perspective with an uncompromising approach, we design exceptional environments and bespoke…

0800 587 0372

Due to ongoing restoration works Killhope will remain temporarily closed throughout the 2024 season. The urgent works will include repairs to the underground mine, washing floor, mine shop, buddle house and jigger house. In the meantime look out for details of our Killhope in the…

01388 537 505

We can't wait to see you at Northumberland College Zoo! Please visit our website for more information about which animals you can see at the zoo and how to plan your visit. We can offer bespoke family and group sessions where there is a range…

01670 841 229

Opening in summer 2024, Hopetown Darlington, the region's newest visitor attraction, is a 7.5 acre site encompassing a railway museum, exhibitions, festivals, events, café and shop, a railway-themed adventure play park and time travel immersive experience ride, and the chance to view live engineering in…

01325 405 060

Pendragon is a multi sensory centre - a special place for special people. We are located in Northallerton and will provide support and make a real difference to the lives of those with physical, mental and emotional difficulties and their families and carers. We provide a wonderful range of sensory…

01609 760 330

We are an all age special school catering for pupils aged between 2-19 years of age. The three previous sites of the school moved to brand new premises in November 2014. We welcome enquiries - please telephone the school and our clerical staff will ensure you are passed to…

0191 386 4612

Pathways 4 All is a parent-led charity, providing leisure services for children and young people with disabilities/ additional needs (0-25 years old). Our primary service is a specialist play and activity provision in the Tim Lamb Centre, which is in the grounds of the Rising…

0191 266 5233

Fortune College is a specialist college for young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities aged 16-25. The college’s Further Education Through Horsemanship (FETH) Course offers an educational residential/day programme, working with horses that prepares young people with learning disabilities to live as independently as possible…

01425 673 297

Durham High School is one of the leading independent girls’ schools in the north of England. We are a friendly, family school, educating girls from Nursery through to Sixth Form on one site where girls enjoy being part of a secure, happy community. We are…

0191 384 3226

County Durham's Families Information Service

Derwentside College

Home From Home Care

Killhope Lead Mining Museum

Northumberland College Zoo

Hopetown Darlington

Pendragon Multi-Sensory Centre

Durham Trinity School and Sports College

Pathways 4 All at the Tim Lamb Centre

Fortune College – part of the Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy

Durham High School

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