Catherine Tissot - Professor of Education and Special Needs at the University of Reading

Catherine Tissot is a Professor in Special Educational Needs at the Institute of Education, University of Reading.

Her recent research and support for doctoral students has focused on autism, sexual identity and educating trainee teachers about disabilities and mainstream practice.

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A sunny day sprucing up a garden

A team of volunteers from our corporate partners Charles Hunter Associates got stuck into getting the gardens of one of our residential homes for autistic young people ready for Spring in a recent visit.
Carney Sweeney volunteers dig deep in Countryside Learning Centre

Volunteers from our corporate partners Carney Sweeney enjoyed the great outdoors on a visit to our beautiful site, as they got their hands dirty to help spruce up one of our learning environments for the autistic young people we support.
Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon

Take on this half marathon that starts on the front courtyard of Hampton Court Palace and finishes in the Palace gardens whilst supporting autistic young people with complex needs.
Cambridge Half Marathon

Take on this popular, flat half marathon through the gorgeous setting of Cambridge whilst supporting autistic young people with complex needs.

Why we exist

All young people at Prior's Court are autistic, have severe learning disabilities and complex needs. We strive to help them to be healthy, happy, more independent and have the opportunity to work. We aspire to transform the lives of even more autistic young people with complex needs and continually push forward with improvements and innovations to provide the best possible care. This is why we exist. Read more

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