Fiona Knott - Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Prior’s Court / Associate Professor and the Clinical Director at the Centre for Autism at the University of Reading

Fiona is a clinical psychologist and Associate Professor at the University of Reading. Her research interests have three main strands: development and treatment of anxiety problems in children with autism, employability and autism and attitudes to autism.

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Platform for graduates to build their career with our new programme

New Graduate Programme taking applications for first intake in August this year.
Autism Practitioner

We aim for our support staff to be highly trained experts in autism, that's why we call them Autism Practitioners rather than Support Workers. We are looking for individuals with and without experience in care to provide a positive learning environment for young people.
Residential Childcare Assessor

We are looking for a Residential Childcare Assessor who will support learners in achieving the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare.
Fundraising efforts in support of playground refurbishment project

Fundraising by the Hungerford branch of Newbury Building Society has led to a cheque for £1,756.55 being presented to Prior's Court to help with a refurbishment of one of our school playgrounds.

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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.
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 aim for our support staff to be highly trained experts in autism, that's why we call them Autism Practitioners rather than Support Workers. We are looking for individuals with and without experience in care to provide a positive learning environment for young people.
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 5-20

Prior's Court School is an independent special school for young people with autism aged 5 to 20 years. All students are on the autism spectrum and have moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs.
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 have suffered life changing injuries. We would like to thank all those who donated or sent messages of support to those affected.
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.

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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 Insight is a ground-breaking, bespoke digital platform used for recording and reporting the extensive information generated every day about the children and young people with autism at Prior's Court. Prior Insight provides new insights and a better understanding of autism to enhance support. Read more