Prior's Court's Spring Newsletter

You can now read the latest edition of the Prior's Court Newsletter, the Spring 2024 edition.

Click on the image below to read this edition which features a huge financial landmark for the Performing Arts Centre, celebrating our staff at the second annual Spirit of Prior's Court Awards, World Autism Acceptance Week, and much more.

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Presenting to CQC's CEO and lead inspectors

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Helping Helena to horseride

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Joining the National Association Advancing Autism Education

Prior's Court has become a founder member of National Association for Advancing Autism Education (NAAAE) which is an independent, membership organisation that brings together experts across the field, with the voice of autistic children, young adults, and their parents, to drive the change we want to see and to produce the in-school resources needed.
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Autistic adults join together in fundraiser with fellow Dame Stephanie Shirley-founded charity

Autistic adults supported by Prior's Court and Autism at Kingwood, both founded by Dame Stephanie Shirley, have strode out together on a joint fundraising event symbolising the start of exploring the organisations working more closely together.

Why we exist

All young people at Prior's Court are autistic, have severe learning disabilities and complex needs. We strive to help them to be healthy, happy, more independent and have the opportunity to work. We aspire to transform the lives of even more autistic young people with complex needs and continually push forward with improvements and innovations to provide the best possible care. This is why we exist. Read more

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Every donation to Prior's Court, no matter how big or small, will help build a brighter future for autistic children and young people with complex needs. We are incredibly grateful for your support, thank you. For major gifts, please contact us directly. Read more

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