News and events

Wheelyboat makes maiden voyage

A new Prior’s Court Wheelyboat, named after our Founding Patron Dame Stephanie Shirley, has made her maiden voyage at Burghfield Sailing Club.Read more

Let Me Shine - the Prior's Court single!

Students and staff collaborate with band, Low Island to release a single. 'Let Me Shine' aims to challenge perceptions and raise awareness of autism at the severe end of the spectrum.Read more

Young adults catering venture

High ambitions and a person-centered approach for our young people means that two young adults have launched a new muffin baking business – S and R Catering.Read more

National Storytelling Week

Prior's Court has been filled with the magic of storytelling this week as the school took part in The Society for Storytelling's 17th annual National Storytelling Week.Read more

Artsmark Gold

Derek Paravicini joined staff and students to celebrate the school receiving Artsmark Gold, Arts Council England’s award for schools that champion arts and culture.Read more

Vocational Skills

Founding Patron Dame Stephanie Shirley joined staff, trustees and students to open the new Vocational Skills Workshop at Prior’s Court.Read more

Robin Cottage CQC report

Our Young Adult Provision celebrated another successful inspection from CQC, with Robin Cottage being awarded a “good” overall.Read more

Music Circle opening

Richard Jupp, musician and former Elbow drummer for 25 years, opens Prior's Court Woodland Music Circle.Read more

Luke's achievements

Luke, a resident at our young adult cottages, has made remarkable progress with nutrition and exercise since joining.Read more

Outstanding for care!

Staff and students are delighted and incredibly proud with the outstanding rating by Ofsted following a recent care inspection.Read more

End of Term Fun

Bagpipes, treasure hunts, sports activities and fire engines were the order of the day for end of year celebrations.Read more

Arts and Culture Week

Students are immersed in a week of activity including cultural performances, music, art and fashion workshops for Arts and Culture Week 2016.Read more

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Thank you for your interest

Thank you for your interest in working at Prior's Court.

Trainee Autism Practitioner

Earn while you learn and enjoy a fun, challenging and rewarding career supporting our young people with severe autism. No qualifications needed as full training will be provided.

Lou - Iceland, Midsummer Half Marathon

Prior's Court is an inspirational environment that improves life chances for young people aged 5-25 who are severely affected by autism.

Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist

We are looking to recruit an experienced Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with knowledge and expertise in working with autism, learning difficulties and complex communication needs.

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.

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.

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.

Autism Practitioner / Support Worker

Join our team of Autism Practitioners / Support Workers who are key to improving life chances for young people severely affected by autism.

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.

Admissions

Prospective parents or carers, Local Authorities and professionals are welcome to visit, view the School or Young Adult Provision and facilities and meet staff.

Term Dates

Term dates for the current and upcoming academic year.

Benefits of Working With Us

The staff teams that work at Prior’s Court are key to the happiness and progress of our young people. Here are details of the benefits we offer staff.

Senior Autism Practitioner / Support Worker

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