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  1. About us

About us

Learn more about Prior's Court - a registered charity based in Berkshire providing education and residential care for young people with complex autism, aged 5-25 and helping them to build a brighter, more independent future. 

Our story

Our story

The story of Prior's Court - an autism education charity inspired over 20 years ago by the experience of one parent and one autistic child. Read more

Published: 29th December, 2020

Updated: 21st February, 2022

Author: Rachel Drinkwater

Our purpose and ambition

Our purpose and ambition

Our charity's purpose and ambition to transform the future for young people with complex autism. Read more

Published: 9th December, 2020

Updated: 5th March, 2021

Author: Rachel Drinkwater

Our autism expertise

Our autism expertise

Our commitment to maintaining a high level of expertise in autism through staff training and research. Read more

Published: 8th December, 2020

Updated: 25th November, 2021

Author: Rachel Drinkwater

Our people

Our people

Key people within Prior's Court including Senior Management, Trustees of the charity and our Founding Patron, Dame Stephanie Shirley CH. Read more

Published: 8th December, 2020

Updated: 31st August, 2021

Author: Rachel Drinkwater

Annual Report

Annual Report

The Annual Report and Financial Statements for Prior's Court. Read more

Published: 1st October, 2020

Updated: 2nd February, 2022

Author: Rachel Drinkwater

Contact us

Contact us

Contact details and enquiry form if you would like to get in touch with Prior's Court. Read more

Published: 1st October, 2020

Updated: 11th February, 2021

Author: Rachel Drinkwater

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  • Return of Let Me Shine music festival

    Return of Let Me Shine music festival

    The Let Me Shine music festival made a magnificent return to Prior’s Court on Bank Holiday Monday after two years of Covid-related cancellations.

  • Recipe video guides

    Recipe video guides

    Simple, tasty 'follow-along' recipes you can try at home. Just follow our young people's lead with some step-by-step classic home baking creations in our "Baking with..." series.

  • Autism Practitioner

    Autism Practitioner

    We're looking for people with and without experience in care to join our dedicated support team as Autism Practitioners to help our young people to be healthy, happy and more independent.

  • Senior Autism Practitioner

    Senior Autism Practitioner

    Join our teams working in conjunction with the Home Management Team supporting young people with severe autism in their homes.

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  • Autism Practitioner

    Autism Practitioner

    We're looking for people with and without experience in care to join our dedicated support team as Autism Practitioners to help our young people to be healthy, happy and more independent.

  • Our purpose and ambition

    Our purpose and ambition

    Our charity's purpose and ambition to transform the future for young people with complex autism.

  • Autism Practitioner - Education

    Autism Practitioner - Education

    We offer unrivalled opportunities for those seeking positions in a residential school environment and have exciting term-time only positions for Autism Practitioners working 35 hours a week within our school.

  • Our story

    Our story

    The story of Prior's Court - an autism education charity inspired over 20 years ago by the experience of one parent and one autistic child.

  • Term dates

    Term dates

    Prior's Court School term dates and school times

  • Senior Autism Practitioner

    Senior Autism Practitioner

    Join our teams working in conjunction with the Home Management Team supporting young people with severe autism in their homes.

  • Autism Practitioner - Nights

    Autism Practitioner - Nights

    Our night teams play a key role in improving the sleep patterns of young people with autism and in building their independence and life-skills.

  • Housekeepers/ cleaners

    Housekeepers/ cleaners

    We are looking for part-time housekeepers/ cleaners for either evening or weekend shifts to undertake a range of cleaning duties within all departments across our beautiful 50 acre site.

  • Admissions

    Admissions

    Find out more about joining Prior's Court School or Young Adult Provision for young people with complex autism, including our admissions policies and process

  • Zac's story - a parent's view of Prior's Court

    Zac's story - a parent's view of Prior's Court

    Matt and Suzanne, parents of Prior's Court young person Zac, tell their story of how complex autism has impacted their family. Suzanne explains how Zac's autism affected the lives of his sisters, and their heart-breaking realisation that residential provision was the best option for their son.

Why we exist

Why we exist

The young people at Prior’s Court are all severely affected by their autism. 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 young people with complex autism and continually push forward with improvements and innovations to provide the best possible care. This is why we exist. Read more

Published: 24th February, 2021

Updated: 14th July, 2021

Author: Rachel Drinkwater

Donate

Donate

Every donation to Prior's Court, no matter how big or small, will help build a brighter future for children and young people with complex autism. We are incredibly grateful for your support, thank you. Read more

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Published: 11th October, 2021

Updated: 9th March, 2022

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Hermitage
Thatcham
Berkshire
RG18 9NU

Tel: +44 (0)1635 247202
Email: [email protected]

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