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  • Jamie & Kaitlin's story - a sibling's view of Prior's Court

    Jamie & Kaitlin's story - a sibling's view of Prior's Court

    Kaitlin Lawrence’s brother Jamie has been living and learning full-time at Prior’s Court since he was 13, after being taken into care at the age of 10 due to the nature of his autism leading to aggressive behaviours towards his family. This is Kaitlin's story. Read more

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Hear from the families of some of the young people at Prior's Court as they share their experiences of life with a child with complex autism and Prior's Court.

Jamie & Kaitlin's story - a sibling's view of Prior's Court

Jamie & Kaitlin's story - a sibling's view of Prior's Court

Kaitlin Lawrence’s brother Jamie has been living and learning full-time at Prior’s Court since he was 13, after being taken into care at the age of 10 due to the nature of his autism leading to aggressive behaviours towards his family. This is Kaitlin's story. Read more

Published: 9th January, 2023

Updated: 15th June, 2023

Author: Daniel Whiteway

Shaun's story -  'Prior's Court has allowed us to be more of a family'

Shaun's story - 'Prior's Court has allowed us to be more of a family'

Meet Shaun, a young adult at Prior's Court, and his father Geoff. Geoff speaks about the heart-breaking decision to have to send his son to residential provision 85 miles away. But also how Shaun's life has been transformed at Prior's Court. Read more

Published: 11th March, 2021

Updated: 9th August, 2023

Author: Rachel Drinkwater

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. Read more

Published: 10th March, 2021

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Rachel Drinkwater

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  • Jamie rehearses 'We wish you a Merry Christmas'

    Jamie rehearses 'We wish you a Merry Christmas'

    Prior's Court young person Jamie, who has complex autism, delivered a fantastic performance of 'We wish you a Merry Christmas' complete with signs during his music lesson.

  • Panto visit answers the burning question, 'Can Bears ski?'

    Panto visit answers the burning question, 'Can Bears ski?'

    Our Lower School strapped on their metaphorical ski boots for a trip to Arlington Arts Centre for a fantastic rendition of the panto, 'Can Bears Ski?'

  • Lighting up an evening with a trip to Windsor Great Park Illuminated

    Lighting up an evening with a trip to Windsor Great Park Illuminated

    A group of Prior's Court's young adults ramped up the Christmas spirit with a trip to the amazing Windsor Great Park Illuminated.

  • First mince pies of the season baked in our bakery

    First mince pies of the season baked in our bakery

    It is beginning to smell a lot like Christmas at Prior's Court with the first mince pies of the season being made in the Prior's Court bakery.

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  • Autism Practitioner

    Autism Practitioner

    We're looking for people with and without experience in care to join our dedicated support teams to help our young people to thrive.

  • Team Manager - Care

    Team Manager - Care

    Using your experience of autism and care, you will be responsible for being a practice lead and for the day-to-day organisation of a team of autism professionals.

  • Our purpose and ambition

    Our purpose and ambition

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

  • Learning Autism Practitioner

    Learning Autism Practitioner

    Term-time only opportunities, supporting young people with complex autism in a range of ages.

  • Autism Practitioner - Nights

    Autism Practitioner - Nights

    Our night teams play a key role in improving the sleep patterns of young people with autism and building their independence and life-skills.

  • 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.

  • Autism Practitioner - Weekends

    Autism Practitioner - Weekends

    We're looking for people with and without experience in care to join our teams working at the weekends to support our young people.

  • Term dates

    Term dates

    Prior's Court School term dates and school times

  • 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

  • Drivers

    Drivers

    Minibus drivers needed across shifts throughout day and night to drive Prior's Court vehicles for staff collection and drop-offs, ensuring a punctual, reliable and safe service.

Why we exist

Why we exist

The young people at Prior’s Court are all affected by their autism to a complex degree. 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: 19th October, 2023

Author: Rachel Drinkwater

General donations

General donations

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. For major gifts, please contact us directly. Read more

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Published: 6th April, 2022

Updated: 3rd August, 2023

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