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  • Key Curriculum Area: Independence

    Key Curriculum Area: Independence

    A major focus within the waking day curriculum is on developing independent living skills which are taught in a way that is meaningful and functional for the young person through real life experiences. Read more

  • Key Curriculum Area: Celebrating Culture

    Key Curriculum Area: Celebrating Culture

    As part of the curriculum students are encouraged to learn about new cultures and celebrate key religious and national celebrations and events throughout the year. Read more

  • Key Curriculum Area: Art, Music, Dance, Drama

    Key Curriculum Area: Art, Music, Dance, Drama

    Involving young people in the arts is a crucial part of the waking day curriculum. Students are able to explore art, music, dance and drama in an environment that is supportive and encouraging. Read more

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Upper School Progress

Each upper school student has an accreditation pathway that supports the best possible outcomes.

Post-16 learners make very strong progress due to the outstanding quality of teaching. Staff have high aspirations and constantly encourage students to try new experiences and ‘have a go’. This has a positive impact on students’ personal and social development.

Ofsted Education inspection report, January 2018

Upper School Accreditation

Upper School Accreditation

Each upper school student has an accreditation learning pathway that supports the best possible outcomes. Read more

Published: 1st September, 2016

Updated: 29th October, 2020

Author: Wendy Garstin

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  • Upper School Progress
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  • An Adapted Curriculum
Key Curriculum Area: Independence

Key Curriculum Area: Independence

A major focus within the waking day curriculum is on developing independent living skills which are taught in a way that is meaningful and functional for the young person through real life experiences. Read more

Published: 31st August, 2016

Updated: 12th February, 2020

Author: Wendy Garstin

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  • Upper School Progress
  • Achievements
Key Curriculum Area: Celebrating Culture

Key Curriculum Area: Celebrating Culture

As part of the curriculum students are encouraged to learn about new cultures and celebrate key religious and national celebrations and events throughout the year. Read more

Published: 31st August, 2016

Updated: 28th November, 2019

Author: Wendy Garstin

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  • Upper School Progress
  • Lower School Progress
  • Achievements
Key Curriculum Area: Art, Music, Dance, Drama

Key Curriculum Area: Art, Music, Dance, Drama

Involving young people in the arts is a crucial part of the waking day curriculum. Students are able to explore art, music, dance and drama in an environment that is supportive and encouraging. Read more

Published: 31st August, 2016

Updated: 22nd June, 2020

Author: Wendy Garstin

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  • Upper School Progress
  • Lower School Progress
  • Achievements
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  • Taking cooking skills learnt on-site back home

    Taking cooking skills learnt on-site back home

    One of our young adults has utilised a range of skills he learnt with us over the past nine months to make delicious bread buns for his family, to the delight of his parents.

  • Learning and Development Compliance Lead

    Learning and Development Compliance Lead

    We are currently recruiting for a Learning and Development Compliance Lead to manage training compliance for the organisation.

  • Autism Practitioner

    Autism Practitioner

    We aim for our support staff to be highly trained experts in autism, that's why we call them Autism Practitioners rather than Support Workers. We are looking for individuals with and without experience in care to provide a positive learning environment for young people.

  • Learning and Development Co-ordinator

    Learning and Development Co-ordinator

    We are currently recruiting for a Learning and Development Co-Ordinator to join our dedicated team, to provide administrative support to the Learning & Development Compliance Lead.

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  • Press statement; Devastating news from Prior's Court

    Press statement; Devastating news from Prior's Court

    On Thursday 11 October, Prior’s Court received a call from Thames Valley Police informing us that one of our minibuses had been involved in a serious road traffic collision with a heavy goods vehicle on the M4.

  • Contact us

    Set up in 1999, Prior's Court Foundation provides the governance and administration for Prior's Court School, Prior's Court Young Adult Provision and Prior's Court Training & Development Centre. Find out how to contact us here.

  • Autism Practitioner

    Autism Practitioner

    We aim for our support staff to be highly trained experts in autism, that's why we call them Autism Practitioners rather than Support Workers. We are looking for individuals with and without experience in care to provide a positive learning environment for young people.

  • What we do

    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.

  • What we do 5-20

    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.

  • Family Fund

    Family Fund

    We are absolutely devastated that a road traffic collision on Thursday 11 October caused three members of staff to lose their lives while two have suffered life changing injuries. We would like to thank all those who donated or sent messages of support to those affected.

  • Let Me Shine

    Let Me Shine

    To mark World Autism Awareness Day on 2nd April, Prior’s Court released a new single, ‘Let Me Shine’, to challenge perceptions of autism. Please listen to the song, watch the video and help share the message.

  • What we do 19-25

    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.

  • 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.

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Our Impact

Our Impact

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

Published: 17th October, 2016

Updated: 14th January, 2020

Author: Wendy Garstin

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