News and events

Tribute to those who lost their lives

Thames Valley Police have now named our three colleagues who tragically lost their lives in a road traffic collision. CEO, Mike Robinson pays tribute to each of them.Read more

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.Read more

Autism in the media; Prior’s Court responds

This week, the BBC covered a court case whereby a young person with autism had been excluded from school for showing aggressive behaviour. Read Prior's Court's response to this case here.Read more

5 star food hygiene rating for Prior's Court Bakery

We are incredibly proud that our new Prior's Court Bakery has been awarded the maximum 5* food hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency.Read more

Creative development in action with Replay Theatre Company

We were delighted to host a visit from Replay Theatre Company who undertook a week of research and observation to support the development of a brand new show, specifically for young autistic audiences.Read more

'Good' CQC rating retained in Young Adult's Dove Cottage

Following an inspection in May, CQC have subsequently issued a report awarding Dove Cottage a ‘good’ rating, retaining its status from the previous inspection.Read more

Bakery Manager appointed thanks to funding from Berkshire Freemasons

An Artisan Bakery Manager has been appointed at Prior’s Court, thanks to funding from Berkshire Freemasons.Read more

Our first festival a colourful success!

The first ever Prior's Court Festival brought together young people, their families and staff for a fun day at our beautiful 50 acre site near Hermitage.Read more

Educational Establishment of the year

Prior’s Court has been named Educational Establishment of the year at the Education Resources Awards (ERAs) on Friday 16 March.Read more

Bakery project receives dough-nation from Berkshire Freemasons

Prior's Court's ground breaking bakery project which will help young autistic people find work is to receive a major boost from Berkshire Freemasons.Read more

Prior's Court awarded ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating

Prior's Court School for young people with autism has been awarded the highest rating by Ofsted in a recent inspectionRead more

Prior's Court employee to receive an MBE

Sarah Butcher - Director of Residential Care Services at Prior’s Court is appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2018 New Year’s Honours List.Read more

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Fundraising for Prior's Court & families of Prior's court

Autism awareness is something in my life I have always been very passionate about, and after reading the tragic accident that’s affected everyone on the mini bus, and the families of everyone involved, my heart ached, I wanted to give support in a way that would help. I wanted to raise money for priors court, for the families effected to help pay for funeral costs, and to help raise money to help those in need at priors court help get through this difficult time, as I couldn’t imagine what th

Tribute to those who lost their lives

Thames Valley Police have now named our three colleagues who tragically lost their lives in a road traffic collision. CEO, Mike Robinson pays tribute to each of them.

Donate to the 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 others are still in hospital. We have been overwhelmed by messages of support and many wished to support the loved ones of those directly affected, so we have set up a Family Fund to enable this.

Press statement; Devastating news from Prior's Court

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 are looking for individuals with an interest in or experience of working in a care environment, who are passionate about providing a positive learning environment for young people and are ambitious to build a career in care to join our team of Autism Practitioners.

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 5-19

Prior's Court School is an independent special school for young people with autism aged 5 to 19 years. All students are on the autism spectrum and have moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs.

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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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