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  • Getting up-to-speed with online safety

    Getting up-to-speed with online safety

    Online safety has come to the forefront with informative and engaging sessions in the run-up to Safer Internet Day today (Tuesday, 9 February). Read more

  • Home learning sessions proving to be a success

    Home learning sessions proving to be a success

    Teaching staff and parents working together to ensure continued learning with bespoke one-to-one sessions held via conference call software. Read more

  • Determined fundraiser striding on through chronic asthma, lockdown and snow

    Determined fundraiser striding on through chronic asthma, lockdown and snow

    A member of our Training team is taking on a 47km extreme walking challenge in June, fundraising for Prior's Court. Read more

  • A very fond farewell to George

    A very fond farewell to George

    Everyone at Prior's Court has bid a fond farewell to young adult George. Read more

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  • Home learning sessions proving to be a success
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Getting up-to-speed with online safety

Getting up-to-speed with online safety

Online safety has come to the forefront with informative and engaging sessions in the run-up to Safer Internet Day today (Tuesday, 9 February). Read more

Published: 9th February, 2021

Author: Daniel Whiteway

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Home learning sessions proving to be a success

Home learning sessions proving to be a success

Teaching staff and parents working together to ensure continued learning with bespoke one-to-one sessions held via conference call software. Read more

Published: 8th February, 2021

Updated: 9th February, 2021

Author: Daniel Whiteway

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Determined fundraiser striding on through chronic asthma, lockdown and snow

Determined fundraiser striding on through chronic asthma, lockdown and snow

A member of our Training team is taking on a 47km extreme walking challenge in June, fundraising for Prior's Court. Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2021

Author: Daniel Whiteway

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A very fond farewell to George

A very fond farewell to George

Everyone at Prior's Court has bid a fond farewell to young adult George. Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2021

Author: Laura Cole

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Harvey and me; Making the difficult decision to choose residential care

Harvey and me; Making the difficult decision to choose residential care

Making the difficult decision to choose residential care or college for your child can be distressing. We're pleased Katie Price is raising awareness of when that decision is made in the best interests of a young person with autism or disabilities. Read more

Published: 25th January, 2021

Author: Rachel Drinkwater

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Utilising technology to enhance skills for employment

Utilising technology to enhance skills for employment

A Prior's Court teacher is set to launch a project using the power of apps, games and virtual reality to help our young people gain vocational skills, using Microsoft in Education tools. Read more

Published: 5th January, 2021

Author: Daniel Whiteway

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£45k BBC Children in Need and Youth Futures Foundation grant enables orchard project growth

£45k BBC Children in Need and Youth Futures Foundation grant enables orchard project growth

Young people at Prior's Court to gain further opportunities to develop their employment skills thanks to a new grant award which enables orchard project to grow. Read more

Published: 4th January, 2021

Author: Daniel Whiteway

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Online store launched to help grow young people's vocational skills

Online store launched to help grow young people's vocational skills

Christmas cards produced by our young people are now on sale in an online shop. Read more

Published: 10th December, 2020

Author: Daniel Whiteway

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Are you sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin

Are you sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin

Last week saw a sensory-story writing competition in Lower School, where thrilling tales were being told across the class rooms with the young people. Read more

Published: 7th December, 2020

Author: Laura Cole

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Young people enjoy Shakespeare on Zoom with theatre company

Young people enjoy Shakespeare on Zoom with theatre company

Online sessions with performers from specialists Flute Theatre to support our arts provision during coronavirus. Read more

Published: 13th November, 2020

Author: Daniel Whiteway

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Prior's Court Quarterly Newsletter - November 2020

Prior's Court Quarterly Newsletter - November 2020

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

Published: 13th November, 2020

Author: Rachel Drinkwater

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Items handmade at Prior’s Court on sale at pop-up shop

Items handmade at Prior’s Court on sale at pop-up shop

Gifts, decorations and even upcycled furniture which young people at Prior’s Court have helped to create have gone on sale in Reading. Read more

Published: 3rd November, 2020

Updated: 6th November, 2020

Author: Daniel Whiteway

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  • 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.

  • Lead Internal Quality Assessor

    Lead Internal Quality Assessor

    We are currently recruiting for a Lead Internal Quality Assessor to lead Internal Quality, contact for the awarding body and lead for all associated processes.

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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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