Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 8-8a The Cedars
Residential care home · Sunderland
8 The Cedars, Ashbrooke, Sunderland, SR2 7TW
Run by Education and Services for People with Autism Limited
- GoodCQC · Oct 2018
- 8.0Our score
- Beds10
- Type of careResidential
- Phone0191 567 9753
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 11 October 2018
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 8-8a The Cedars
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-112944217
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 8-8a The Cedars
Education and Services for People with Autism Limited combines residential support with autism-specific education and wider services for autistic people. Its college provides day and residential programmes for learners who want to develop skills for work, further study, better decision-making or more independent living.
Learners can access full-time or part-time day placements for up to two years, while residential and respite placements are available over 38- or 52-week periods. A multi-disciplinary team of autism specialist clinicians works across college, residential, day and domiciliary services, alongside local health professionals where appropriate. ESPA offers 38- and 52-week residential placements with flexible start dates subject to individual circumstances and funding.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Sunderland
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Lodge Care CentreSunderland | 0 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cedar House Care HomeSunderland | 0 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 7 The CedarsSunderland | 0 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| The CedarsSunderland | 0 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Montpelier TerraceSunderland | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Education and Services for People with Autism Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 7 The CedarsSunderland | Good | 8.4 | |
| Montpelier TerraceSunderland | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cedars LodgeSunderland | Good | 8.0 | |
| BeechwoodSunderland | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| The HermitageSunderland | Good | 8.0 | |
| LawrethSeaham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 35-37 Portland AvenueSeaham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Garden LodgeSeaham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Orchard HouseSeaham | Good | 8.4 | |
| East Dene CourtSeaham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Holly HouseHoughton-le-Spring | Good | 8.0 | |
| Forest HallNewcastle upon Tyne | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Autism-specific further education
- Multi-disciplinary clinical team
- Residential and respite placements
Ask about
- Start dates depend on individual circumstances and available funding.
Suits: Autistic learners needing education with residential support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
8 The Cedars, Ashbrooke, Sunderland, SR2 7TW
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Questions families ask
How much does Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 8-8a The Cedars cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 8-8a The Cedars for its weekly fee. As a guide, Sunderland council paid on average £931 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 8-8a The Cedars whether it takes residents funded by Sunderland council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.