News and events

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

Royal visit honours 20th anniversary celebrations

The Princess Royal (Princess Anne) welcomed as the guest of honour at the 20th anniversary celebrations of Prior’s Court. Read more

Festival fundraising provides playground project boost

A generous donation from the organisers of a festival celebrating the best of yesteryear will go towards a refurbishment of the school playground, significantly impacting the day-to-day lives of the young people. Read more

Care rated 'Good' by Ofsted for third year in a row

The standard of care at Prior’s Court has been praised by Ofsted with the awarding of a ‘good’ rating, making it three years in a row this grade has been achieved. Read more

A first ‘outstanding’ for Prior’s Court Young Adult Provision

Robin Cottage has been awarded a "good" rating by the CQC and received the first “outstanding” rating in an inspection category for Prior’s Court Young Adult Provision. Read more

Prior’s Court wins West Berkshire Training Consortium’s apprentice award

Prior’s Court has been named Medium Sized Employer of the Year at West Berkshire Training Consortium’s Apprentice Graduation and Awards. Read more

Prior’s Court helps 200th student as demand is at all time high

Almost twenty years on from opening, Prior’s Court has just welcomed its 200th student. Prior's Court started out with just two young people and a staff team of 28. It now currently supports 91 students and more than 500 employees. Read more

80 apple trees planted to create Prior's Court Orchard

Staff, students, and a team of volunteers from Microsoft came together to plant 80 apple trees to create our very own Prior's Court orchard. Read more

Short film gives young people with severe autism a voice

Prior’s Court has released a short documentary to help give a voice to young people with severe autism. Read more

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Pantomime magic brought to Prior's Court

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

Health and Safety Co-Ordinator

We are looking for a Health & Safety Co-ordinator to oversee and ensure all regular health and safety-related checks are completed across the Prior’s Court site.

Vocational Teacher (Admin and Finance)

We are looking for a Vocational Teacher of Admin and Finance to deliver an ambitious vocational curriculum that uniquely supports and challenges each young person to achieve our full potential

Talent Engagement Resourcer

The Talent Engagement Resourcer will identify and engage with potential candidates and guide and support them through the initial stages of the recruitment process.

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

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

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.

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

Prior Insight

Prior’s Court has the opportunity to develop the first digital whole organisational recording and reporting system for children and young people with autism. Prior Insight will provide new insights and a better understanding of autism to enhance support. Read more

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