Specialist autism training

We strive to be exemplary exponents of TEACCH, a programme for individuals of all ages and skill levels with autistic spectrum disorders which is based on evidence regarding characteristic patterns of thinking and behaviour seen in individuals with autism.

TEACCH is at the very heart of our approach and have strong links with the University of North Carolina where this model of practice originated. We are the only organisation outside of the United States to offer the Beyond the Basics advanced TEACCH training course.

We value our staff and aim to transfer our specialist autism knowledge to all staff so they can provide the best care for our young people. An exceptional number of our staff are TEACCH-trained, while two staff are TEACCH Certified Practitioners and three are TEACCH Certified Advanced Consultants. This means that 25% of the UK's TEACCH Certified Practitioners are based at Prior's Court and we have 33% of the country's TEACCH Certified Advanced Consultants among our staff. We also want to share our experience and expertise with other professionals, parents and anyone wanting to learn more about supporting young people with severe autism. Our specialist training courses are available to all staff members as well as parents and other professionals in the autism community.

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5 day TEACCH

An inspirational, intensive course combining active learning sessions with direct supervised experience working with young people with autism. Read more

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Prior's Court Quarterly Newsletter - July 2020

Catch up with all the latest news from Prior's Court in our quarterly newsletter

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.

Occupational Therapist

We have a vacancy for an Occupational Therapist to join our team to manage a caseload of young people with autism and complex needs, including assessment, implementation and review of therapy input to ensure progress.

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.

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.

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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

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

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

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.