Functional academics

Within this section, there are eight programmes of learning which all help our young people gain key skills in core subjects.

These programmes of learning are listed below. You can learn more about some of these areas by clicking on the words in blue.

Maths
English
Creative
Computing
Science
Design and technology
Geography / history
RE including British Values and respect for a variety of cultures

Under each programme of learning there are skills to be learnt. These are selected based on the individual’s level of understanding and what is achievable for them. To support the learning, skill steps are used by the staff team to offer a consistent approach.

For example:

Area of Learning: Functional Academics

Programme of learning: Maths

Learning focus: Money

I can statement: I can find a named coin from choice of 3

Priors Court Learning Framework Pyramid

Example Programme Descriptor - Functional Academics

Find out more about our curriculum

To find out more about what young people learn at Prior's Court, please contact Annette Robinson, Education and Care PA

Email Annette See all areas of learning See our policies and key documents

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Stepping up on-site work opportunities for young people

For Prior's Court, providing our young people with the skills, the experience and the opportunity to work is a key element of our approach. Offering the latter is something which starts on site with work experience and placements in areas such as Housekeeping, Business Studies, Trade Skills and more.
Plumber

We are looking for a Plumber to provide high quality, cost effective planned reactive maintenance and repair service to all plumbing systems across the Prior’s Court Estate and surrounding owned properties.
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Christmas Appeal 2021 resources

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Keeping me safe

Young people learn the skills they need to keep themselves safe in all aspects of their lives, including understanding safety and privacy and the safe use of technology.
Vocational skills

Our vocational area of learning prepares young people for the world of work. Young people learn vocational skills in areas such as administration or housekeeping, depending on their skills and interests.
Daily living skills

Young people learn daily living skills including personal care, meal time practices, leisure and social skills and looking after their environments.
Positive behaviour support

Our Positive Behaviour Support area of learning gives young people the skills to self-manage their behaviour, considering their sensory needs, mental wellbeing and support with relationships.
Communication

Young people are supported to learn communication and social skills, including expressive and receptive language, both verbal and non-verbal.
Healthiness

Young people at Prior's Court learn skills to keep them healthy including those related to sleeping, eating and drinking, health and hygiene, first aid and exercise.

Autism Practitioner

We're looking for people with and without experience in care to join our dedicated support team as Autism Practitioners to help our young people to be healthy, happy and more independent.
Our purpose and ambition

Our charity's purpose and ambition to transform the future for young people with complex autism.
Autism Practitioner - Education

We offer unrivalled opportunities for those seeking positions in a residential school environment and have exciting term-time only positions for Autism Practitioners working 35 hours a week within our school.
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.
Zac's story - a parent's view of Prior's Court

Matt and Suzanne, parents of Prior's Court young person Zac, tell their story of how complex autism has impacted their family. Suzanne explains how Zac's autism affected the lives of his sisters, and their heart-breaking realisation that residential provision was the best option for their son.
PBS Autism Practitioner

We are looking for Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Autism Practitioners to support young people with complex autism to grow and develop, encouraging each individual to achieve their aspirations and lead fulfilling and purposeful lives.
Senior Autism Practitioner

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

Prior's Court School term dates and school times
Our story

The story of Prior's Court - an autism education charity inspired over 20 years ago by the experience of one parent and one autistic child.
Housekeepers/ cleaners

We are looking for part-time housekeepers/ cleaners for either evening or weekend shifts to undertake a range of cleaning duties within all departments across our beautiful 50 acre site.

Donate

Every donation to Prior's Court, no matter how big or small, will help build a brighter future for children and young people with complex autism. We are incredibly grateful for your support, thank you. Read more

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Why we exist

The young people at Prior’s Court are all severely affected by their autism. 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 young people with complex autism and continually push forward with improvements and innovations to provide the best possible care. This is why we exist. Read more