Priors Court

Become an Autism Practitioner

Go home every day knowing that you made a real difference to the lives of young people with autism. Read more
Autism Expertise

Part of what makes our approach so successful is the high level of expertise staff maintain. A strong focus on training ensures staff have a variety of strategies to suit the individual's needs. Read more
About Autism

Autism (Autism Spectrum Disorder or Condition) is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people, as well as how they experience the world around them. It is a spectrum condition which for some can make life extremely challenging. Read more
What we do

Prior’s Court is dedicated to bringing the highest level of expertise to support and improve life chances for people with severe autism. Read more

What we do 5-20

Prior's Court School is an independent special school for young people with autism aged 5 to 20 years. All students are on the autism spectrum and have moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs.

What we do 19-25

Prior’s Court Young Adult Provision was set up in 2011 to meet the continuing needs of young adults between the ages of 19 and 25 with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs.

Prior Insight

Prior Insight is a ground-breaking, bespoke digital platform used for recording and reporting the extensive information generated every day about the children and young people with autism at Prior's Court. Prior Insight provides new insights and a better understanding of autism to enhance support.

Vacancies

There are over 500 staff at Prior’s Court to provide support 24 hours a day. There are full and part time roles working directly with our young people, business support, estates and housekeeping.

News and events

Prior's Court Quarterly Newsletter - July 2020

Catch up with all the latest news from Prior's Court in our quarterly newsletter Read more
Highlighting team efforts in facing challenges of coronavirus

Reflections on collective efforts made across Prior's Court in response to coronavirus to ensure our young people have been able to continue to access education and be cared for, and staff are given the support needed. Read more
Promising signs from 'Talking Wall' research project

Research project on how a 'Talking Wall' can help young people affected by severe autism with an effective method to communicate published in academic journal. Read more