News and events

Prior's Court recognised at a global level

World renowned TEACCH organisation at the University of North Carolina recommended Founders of the AI You Foundation in China visit Prior's Court to see examples of best practice in supporting young people with autism. We were delighted to welcome them to our provision.Read more

Ofsted praise new facilities as an 'outstanding environment'

Our new purpose-built living and learning facilities enable us to support an additional 13 young people severely affected by autism and create new jobs.Read more

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

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

Rugbytots taster session

We welcomed Rugbytots Ltd, an organisation providing a world-renowned rugby play programme, to give students a rugby taster session.Read more

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Prior's Court recognised at a global level

EHC Care Plan Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to join our established team to further help in the transfer of EHC plans, writing of outcomes and training of staff to ensure the best possible outcomes for young people.

Cleaner / Housekeeper

We are looking for Housekeepers to undertake daily cleaning duties within all departments across our beautiful 50 acre site.

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. Full and part time positions available.

Trainee Autism Practitioner

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.

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. Full and part time positions available.

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.

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.

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.

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