Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 35-37 Portland Avenue
Residential care home · Seaham
35-37 Portland Avenue, Seaham, SR7 8AL
Run by Education and Services for People with Autism Limited
- GoodCQC · Dec 2022
- 8.0Our score
- Beds4
- Type of careResidential
- Phone0191 516 5080
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 29 December 2022
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 35-37 Portland Avenue
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-112944273
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 35-37 Portland Avenue
Education and Services for People with Autism Limited provides residential care for people with learning disabilities, alongside autism-specific education and support through its wider organisation. Its specialist model includes a multidisciplinary team of autism specialist clinicians who work directly with individuals and staff teams.
The organisation also offers residential college placements, respite placements and programmes designed to build practical skills, confidence and independence. ESPA College provides 38- and 52-week residential placements, with flexible start dates depending on individual circumstances. The Seaham home is identified as 35-37 Portland Avenue, while the wider service operates across residential, day and domiciliary provision.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Seaham
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Court Residential and Nursing HomeSeaham | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| LawrethSeaham | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Dr. Ashdown's Stockton LodgeSeaham | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Parklands Nursing HomeSeaham | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Garden LodgeSeaham | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Education and Services for People with Autism Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| LawrethSeaham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Garden LodgeSeaham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Orchard HouseSeaham | Good | 8.4 | |
| East Dene CourtSeaham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 7 The CedarsSunderland | Good | 8.4 | |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 8-8a The CedarsSunderland | Good | 8.0 | |
| Montpelier TerraceSunderland | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cedars LodgeSunderland | Good | 8.0 | |
| Holly HouseHoughton-le-Spring | Good | 8.0 | |
| BeechwoodSunderland | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| The HermitageSunderland | Good | 8.0 | |
| Forest HallNewcastle upon Tyne | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Autism specialist multidisciplinary team
- 38- and 52-week placements
- Flexible residential start dates
Suits: Autistic people needing specialist residential support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
35-37 Portland Avenue, Seaham, SR7 8AL
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Questions families ask
Does ESPA College offer full-time and part-time placements?
Yes. ESPA College offers both full-time and part-time day placements, with learners studying for up to two years across its four College sites.
Does ESPA College offer residential and respite placements?
Yes. It offers 38-week and 52-week residential placements as well as respite placements. Start dates are flexible depending on individual circumstances.
Is ESPA College specifically for autistic learners?
Yes. ESPA College is an autism-specific post-16 further education college offering day and residential education programmes for autistic people.
How much does Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 35-37 Portland Avenue cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 35-37 Portland Avenue for its weekly fee. As a guide, County Durham council paid on average £1,094 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.