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About us

Learn more about Prior's Court - a registered charity based in Berkshire providing education and residential care for young people with complex autism, aged 5-25 and helping them to build a brighter, more independent future. 

Our story

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. Read more

Published: 29th December, 2020

Updated: 8th June, 2022

Author: Rachel Drinkwater

Our purpose and ambition

Our purpose and ambition

Our charity's purpose and ambition to transform the future for young people with complex autism. Read more

Published: 9th December, 2020

Updated: 5th March, 2021

Author: Rachel Drinkwater

Our autism expertise

Our autism expertise

Our commitment to maintaining a high level of expertise in autism through staff training and research. Read more

Published: 8th December, 2020

Updated: 17th May, 2022

Author: Rachel Drinkwater

Our people

Our people

Key people within Prior's Court including Senior Management, Trustees of the charity and our Founding Patron, Dame Stephanie Shirley CH. Read more

Published: 8th December, 2020

Updated: 9th June, 2022

Author: Rachel Drinkwater

Annual Report

Annual Report

The Annual Report and Financial Statements for Prior's Court. Read more

Published: 1st October, 2020

Updated: 2nd February, 2022

Author: Rachel Drinkwater

Contact us

Contact us

Contact details and enquiry form if you would like to get in touch with Prior's Court. Read more

Published: 1st October, 2020

Updated: 11th February, 2021

Author: Rachel Drinkwater

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  • Careers Day provides insight into the world of work

    Careers Day provides insight into the world of work

    The inaugural Prior’s Court Careers Day, with special guests from The Army and Thames Valley Policem has given our young people an insight into the world of work.

  • UK Careers Fairs Reading Careers Fair

    UK Careers Fairs Reading Careers Fair

    Join us at the UK Careers Fair Reading Jobs Fair held at Penta Hotel, and find out more about our range of rewarding roles working with young people with complex autism.

  • UK Careers Fairs Swindon Careers Fair

    UK Careers Fairs Swindon Careers Fair

    Join us at the UK Careers Fair Swindon Jobs Fair held at The County Ground, Swindon, and find out more about our range of rewarding roles working with young people with complex autism.

  • Job Fairs UK Swindon Job Fair

    Job Fairs UK Swindon Job Fair

    Join us at the Job Fairs UK Swindon Jobs Fair held at The County Ground, Swindon, and find out more about our range of rewarding roles working with young people with complex autism.

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  • Autism Practitioner

    Autism Practitioner

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

  • Our purpose and ambition

    Our purpose and ambition

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

  • Autism Practitioner - Education

    Autism Practitioner - Education

    Term-time only opportunites, working 35 hours a week within our school supporting young people in a range of ages.

  • Senior Autism Practitioner

    Senior Autism Practitioner

    Manage and lead a team of support staff who are helping young people with complex autism in their homes.

  • Our story

    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.

  • Term dates

    Term dates

    Prior's Court School term dates and school times

  • Autism Practitioner - Nights

    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.

  • Housekeepers/ cleaners

    Housekeepers/ cleaners

    Part-time housekeepers/ cleaners needed for evening or weekend shifts, undertaking duties in buildings across our beautiful 50-acre site.

  • Admissions

    Admissions

    Find out more about joining Prior's Court School or Young Adult Provision for young people with complex autism, including our admissions policies and process

  • Zac's story - a parent's view of Prior's Court

    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.

Why we exist

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

Published: 24th February, 2021

Updated: 14th July, 2021

Author: Rachel Drinkwater

Donate

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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Published: 6th April, 2022

Updated: 20th June, 2022

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Hermitage
Thatcham
Berkshire
RG18 9NU

Tel: +44 (0)1635 247202
Email: [email protected]

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