In 2019, Prior's Court began exploring using Virtual Reality as a complementary tool to our existing multi-disciplinary approach in supporting autistic young people with complex needs. Five years on, Virtual Reality is still a part of our teaching approach with a wide range of usages. Read more
After two terms of patient support and gentle encouragement, young person Helena for the first time got on a horse and allowed it to be walked forward last week. Read more
As Prior's Court is a residential special school, young people here need to be able to get out and be a part of their local community and benefit from local amenities - and to be empowered to access the same kinds of experiences other young people their age enjoy. Read more
Numeracy is one of the core subjects at Prior's Court, as it is all over the UK, but young people learn about numbers in a slightly different way. Read more
Daniel L was one of 14 young people from Prior's Court who travelled on Sunday, 7 July to Parallel Windsor, a festival of inclusivity which celebrates people with disabilities. Read more
The third annual Prior's Court Careers Day featured external visitors joining with our own on-site teams to provide an opportunity for young people to explore the world of work. Read more
We're thrilled to announce the re-opening of the tuck shop, now serving as a dynamic learning hub within our Hospitality Learning Programme. Read more
Recently, young adult Shaun was empowered to go on his first ever flight – travelling from London Heathrow to Manchester for a short holiday. The staffing team in Robin Cottage had been preparing Shaun for months for the trip. Read more
Developing independent living skills and choice-making skills are key components of our aims for the autistic young people in our Young Adult Provision, for those aged 19 to 25. Read more
"The most precious thing in the world" - that is how one Prior's Court parent has described hearing their son say "mummy" for the first time in 16 years. Read more
Jacob has been positively exploring vocalisations and sounds and his mum has kindly shared with us a beautiful video. Read more
For National Numeracy Day on Wednesday, 22 May, young people in our Lower School mixed numeracy learning with arts and crafts - and created something which can be used in future lessons. Read more
Holidays are an important part of life in our Young Adult Provision, with Rowan and Jessica recently supported to go on a four-night stay to Devon. Check out a short diary from Dove Cottage Team Manager Lynette about the visit. Read more
At Prior's Court, we're committed to fostering a vibrant and stimulating environment for young people with complex autism. This extends beyond the classroom curriculum, and we actively seek collaborations with external specialists to offer enriching experiences. Read more