News and events

Research programme launched to improve best practice in autism sector

Research Programme and Board to work with partners on projects which have potential to inform and shape our practice, and so influence the wider autism sector. Read more

Low Island create musical delights with our young people

Band Low Island put on a series of musical workshops with our young people, giving them the opportunity to express themselves through music. Read more

Groundbreaking Big Data platform helping us to better understand autism

How our ground-breaking Prior Insight platform is helping us to better understand autism and transform how we support our young people. Read more

Virtual Reality experiences introduced for Prior's Court young people

Virtual Reality headsets have been introduced at Prior's Court for our young people to enjoy new experiences and accustom themselves to real world situations, without leaving the comfort of the classroom Read more

Prior's Court hosts national charity's training session

Charity Thrive stages training session on using horticulture to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities at Prior's Court. Read more

Drumming workshops added to curriculum

Arts provision enhanced with addition of drumming workshops to the Prior's Court School curriculum. Read more

Expert training courses delivered at Prior's Court

Two TEACCH Autism Training Programme courses held at Prior's Court for internal and external delegates. Read more

Education Select Committee report; Prior's Court responds

Prior's Court responds to the House of Commons Education Select Committee's report on a lack of support for young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Read more

Pantomime magic brought to Prior's Court

Snow White was performed at Prior's Court, by touring theatre company M&M Theatricals. Read more

Final places remaining on advanced course for SEN professionals

There are just a handful of spaces remaining on a stimulating advanced course for SEN professionals being hosted at Prior’s Court later this month. Read more

Bakery venture earns accolade on debut at county show

Our artisan bakery Bread & Beyond earned the Best Local Stand prize in the Royal County of Berkshire Show’s famous food hall. Read more

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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.

Volunteer Opportunity - Corporate Volunteer Supervisor (2 days per week)

We are looking for a volunteer to join our Fundraising team two days per week, to oversee corporate volunteer groups visits to Prior’s Court.

Autism Practitioner - Education and Vocational Learning

We offer unrivalled opportunities for those seeking positions in a residential school environment and have exciting term-time only positions for Autism Practitioners working between 25-35 hours a week within our school.

Health and Wellbeing Hub Appeal resources

Help us to transform the health and wellbeing of young people with severe autism by delivering purpose-built facilities to enable us to be more efficient, proactive and better able to meet our young people's health and wellbeing needs.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Prior Insight

Prior Insight is a ground-breaking, bespoke digital platform used for recording and reporting the extensive information generated every day about the children and young people with autism at Prior's Court. Prior Insight provides new insights and a better understanding of autism to enhance support. Read more

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