Due to the high level and complexity of need, our priority is to ensure that young people are safe and healthy. From there we work to enable progress in all areas of their lives. Read more
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
The residential accommodation and educational facilities have been carefully designed to provide a welcoming environment which reflects the special needs of pupils with autism. Read more
A major focus of the curriculum is on developing independent living skills taught in a way that is meaningful and functional and provides real life experiences for students. Read more
Prior's Court has developed a specialist approach for supporting young people with severe autism, which enables them to reach their full potential. The approach is based on autism best practice and methodologies and is moulded to suit the specialist needs of our young people and support their physical, intellectual and emotional wellbeing. Applied across all settings with consistency, our approach provides a toolkit of skills which enable young people severely challenged by their autism to make sense of the world around them and support them through their life.
The most crucial factor for achieving success is the consistency of approach which enables learning to take place throughout the waking day and in all settings. Read more
Using the world renowned TEACCH system we are able to support young people throughout every element of their waking day, including the layout of classrooms, work and living spaces. Read more
Students have access to a team of onsite therapists across multiple disciplines enabling a co-ordinated and consistent programme of education and care to suit the individual's needs. Read more
We believe vigorous exercise improves sleep and attention patterns, releases excess energy, provides opportunities for social interaction and is part of the repertoire for calming when agitated. Read more
All behaviour is seen as a form of communication and is managed in a positive way, helping to substitute challenging behaviour with more appropriate behaviour and communication. Read more