A fearless duo took to the sky in a skydive challenge to raise funds for our work supporting autistic young people with complex needs. Read more
There have been recent news stories from some education, care and health settings that reference more punishment-based strategies. Not only does this go against our values, but punishment is also the least effective way to change behaviour as it only teaches someone what not to do. Read more
A bumper crop of corporate volunteers from Vodafone had a fruitful visit as they got stuck in to their tasks in our on-site apple orchard. Read more
Two of our senior care leaders have met with the Care Quality Commission CEO and the regulator's lead inspectors to talk Prior's Court, our work and offer some feedback about the new CQC assessment framework. Read more
Our Admissions Open Mornings are designed for prospective parents to gain an understanding of how Prior's Court transforms the future for autistic young people with complex needs on a day-to-day basis. Read more
Holidays are an important part of life in our Young Adult Provision, with Rowan and Jessica recently supported to go on a four-night stay to Devon. Check out a short diary from Dove Cottage Team Manager Lynette about the visit. Read more
After two terms of patient support and gentle encouragement, young person Helena for the first time got on a horse and allowed it to be walked forward last week. Read more
Prior's Court's quarterly Newsletter for Spring 2024 Read more
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. Read more
From some heavy-duty gardening in the morning, to some arts and crafts work in the afternoon, no matter the task a team of 13 from Sophos got stuck in on the last day of World Autism Acceptance Month. Read more
Work continues at pace on the Performing Arts Centre build - with plenty of important pieces ready to go in and the extension to create the foyer area really coming to live. Read more
Connecting and learning about autism and complex needs was the order of the day at the second staging of a unique kind of networking event. Read more
Take part in the most spectacular half marathon that central London has to offer and support Prior's Court. Read more
The knowledge, care and compassion of our staff members within one of our Young Adult Provision homes has been hailed in a new Care Quality Commission report. Read more
Four fearless fundraisers - two from Prior's Court and two from one of our corporate partners - are gearing up for a skydive to raise funds for Prior's Court's work supporting autistic young people with complex needs. Read more
A team of volunteers from our corporate partners Charles Hunter Associates got stuck into getting the gardens of one of our residential homes for autistic young people ready for Spring in a recent visit. Read more
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. Read more
Volunteers from our corporate partners Carney Sweeney enjoyed the great outdoors on a visit to our beautiful site, as they got their hands dirty to help spruce up one of our learning environments for the autistic young people we support. Read more
Take on this half marathon that starts on the front courtyard of Hampton Court Palace and finishes in the Palace gardens whilst supporting autistic young people with complex needs. Read more
Take on this popular, flat half marathon through the gorgeous setting of Cambridge whilst supporting autistic young people with complex needs. Read more
Take on a half marathon in the beautiful setting of Richmond Park whilst supporting autistic young people with complex needs. Read more
Jamie, who has a passion for the performing arts has been supported to access his first-ever theatre show in the community, giving his parents hope they can see a musical together as a family in the future. Read more
For World Autism Acceptance Week 2024, Prior’s Court hosted a series of compelling talks covering a range of topics around autism. This included sensory needs, a parent perspective and an overview of our specialist autism approach. Read more
Five fabulous fundraisers, inspired by some of their nearest and dearest, have pounded the pavements of London to raise money for our Performing Arts Centre appeal. Read more