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  • Voting now open for charity film awards scheme with the story of our founder needing your votes

    Voting now open for charity film awards scheme with the story of our founder needing your votes

    Prior's Court is gearing up to win another award when we come up against formidable competition in the Smiley Charity Film Awards with a film about our incredible founder being entered. Read more

  • Prior's Court's Autumn Newsletter

    Prior's Court's Autumn Newsletter

    Our quarterly newsletter for Autumn 2023 Read more

  • Huge success for our 3-Day Structured Teaching course

    Huge success for our 3-Day Structured Teaching course

    After an initial internal launch, Prior's Court staff have delivered our first 3-Day Structured Teaching course since the pandemic. The course, based on the TEACCH Model, will enable our trainees to share and implement crucial knowledge which will help deliver the best possible education for young people with autism and complex needs. Read more

  • Prior's Court young people supporting horticulture project to commemorate those who died during both World Wars

    Prior's Court young people supporting horticulture project to commemorate those who died during both World Wars

    Prior’s Court is working with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to grow flowers to be used at the latter’s cemeteries and memorials. Read more

  • Voting now open for charity film awards scheme with the story of our founder needing your votes
  • Prior's Court's Autumn Newsletter
  • Huge success for our 3-Day Structured Teaching course
  • Prior's Court young people supporting horticulture project to commemorate those who died during both World Wars
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Voting now open for charity film awards scheme with the story of our founder needing your votes

Voting now open for charity film awards scheme with the story of our founder needing your votes

Prior's Court is gearing up to win another award when we come up against formidable competition in the Smiley Charity Film Awards with a film about our incredible founder being entered. Read more

Published: 22nd November, 2023

Author: Alfie Weatherhead

Prior's Court launches 'We're dreaming of a BRIGHT Christmas' festive fundraising appeal

Prior's Court launches 'We're dreaming of a BRIGHT Christmas' festive fundraising appeal

Light up the Prior’s Court Christmas trees and bring light to the Let Me Shine Performing Arts Centre too, with a donation to help transform the lives of young people with complex autism. Read more

Published: 21st November, 2023

Author: Alfie Weatherhead

Prior's Court's Autumn Newsletter

Prior's Court's Autumn Newsletter

Our quarterly newsletter for Autumn 2023 Read more

Published: 14th November, 2023

Author: Bethany Daley-Franks

Spreading the word on occupation during Occupational Therapy Week 2023

Spreading the word on occupation during Occupational Therapy Week 2023

Prior’s Court has been celebrating Occupational Therapy Week 2023 with staff across site learning more about occupation. Read more

Published: 8th November, 2023

Updated: 9th November, 2023

Author: Daniel Whiteway

Revamped Vocational Skills Area of Learning to further support young people skill development

Revamped Vocational Skills Area of Learning to further support young people skill development

Young people at Prior’s Court are now accessing a rejigged set of vocational skills learning to equip them with the knowledge and experience they need in the world of work. Read more

Published: 6th November, 2023

Updated: 7th November, 2023

Author: Daniel Whiteway

Huge success for our 3-Day Structured Teaching course

Huge success for our 3-Day Structured Teaching course

After an initial internal launch, Prior's Court staff have delivered our first 3-Day Structured Teaching course since the pandemic. The course, based on the TEACCH Model, will enable our trainees to share and implement crucial knowledge which will help deliver the best possible education for young people with autism and complex needs. Read more

Published: 2nd November, 2023

Updated: 6th November, 2023

Author: Alfie Weatherhead

Prior's Court young people supporting horticulture project to commemorate those who died during both World Wars

Prior's Court young people supporting horticulture project to commemorate those who died during both World Wars

Prior’s Court is working with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to grow flowers to be used at the latter’s cemeteries and memorials. Read more

Published: 27th October, 2023

Updated: 2nd November, 2023

Author: Daniel Whiteway

Two young people's amazing barbershop achievement

Two young people's amazing barbershop achievement

Two Prior's Court young people have been empowered to access a barber shop - one for the first time in seven years and the other for the first time in 12 years. Read more

Published: 23rd October, 2023

Updated: 2nd November, 2023

Author: Bethany Daley-Franks

Bouncing into rebound therapy to support young people’s health, regulation and more

Bouncing into rebound therapy to support young people’s health, regulation and more

Young people at Prior’s Court are now gaining the physical benefits of rebound therapy – while also receiving recognition for their growing skill sets. Read more

Published: 19th October, 2023

Updated: 2nd November, 2023

Author: Daniel Whiteway

Karcher UK’s generous donation to help the young people of Prior’s Court

Karcher UK’s generous donation to help the young people of Prior’s Court

Global leader in cleaning technology, Kärcher UK, has donated a huge £30,000 worth of equipment to Prior’ Court after seeing the amazing work we do here to support young people with complex autism. Read more

Published: 18th October, 2023

Updated: 7th November, 2023

Author: Bethany Daley-Franks

Thomas empowered to visit the theatre for the first time

Thomas empowered to visit the theatre for the first time

A Prior’s Court young person has enjoyed his first-ever theatre visit, showing the transformational power of the performing arts. Read more

Published: 9th October, 2023

Author: Daniel Whiteway

Prior's Court young people getting creative and supporting peer learning

Prior's Court young people getting creative and supporting peer learning

Young people at Prior’s Court are supporting the learning of their peers across different Areas of Learning and getting creative at the same time. Read more

Published: 9th October, 2023

Updated: 10th October, 2023

Author: Daniel Whiteway

Staff member's bungee jump fundraiser for arts centre appeal

Staff member's bungee jump fundraiser for arts centre appeal

Prior's Court Autism Practitioner will be completing a 160ft bungee jump over the water at the Lloyds Amphitheatre located in Bristol’s Harbourside on Sunday, 22 October. Read more

Published: 25th September, 2023

Author: Daniel Whiteway

Half marathon challenge for father of one of our young adults in aid of arts centre appeal

Half marathon challenge for father of one of our young adults in aid of arts centre appeal

Father of Prior's Court young adult running the Royal Parks Half Marathon in London on Sunday, 8th October in aid of our Performing Arts Centre appeal. Read more

Published: 20th September, 2023

Author: Daniel Whiteway

Celebrating our Founding Patron's 90th birthday

Celebrating our Founding Patron's 90th birthday

Our Founding Patron, the inspirational Dame Stephanie Shirley CH, celebrated her 90th birthday and Prior's Court marked the occasion by releasing a new film about her life, her impact on the autism sector and more. Read more

Published: 18th September, 2023

Updated: 23rd October, 2023

Author: Daniel Whiteway

“On your MARKs, get set, go!” for 24-hour endurance challenge fundraiser for arts centre appeal

“On your MARKs, get set, go!” for 24-hour endurance challenge fundraiser for arts centre appeal

Mark Bailey, Head of Service Management at Prior’s Court, has begun training for a 24-hour endurance challenge in support of our performing arts centre fundraising appeal. Read more

Published: 4th September, 2023

Updated: 20th September, 2023

Author: Daniel Whiteway

Dove Cottage flying high after CQC inspection visit

Dove Cottage flying high after CQC inspection visit

High standards of care and compassion from our staff and achievement by our young people has been heralded in a new report about one of our Young Adult Provision homes. Read more

Published: 31st August, 2023

Updated: 25th September, 2023

Author: Daniel Whiteway

Nursing team praised for national ear health project support

Nursing team praised for national ear health project support

Prior's Court's on-site Nursing team has been praised for supporting a NHS England project about improving the ear health of young people in residential special schools. Read more

Published: 29th August, 2023

Author: Daniel Whiteway

Community descends on Prior's Court for day of volunteering

Community descends on Prior's Court for day of volunteering

People from across West Berkshire descended on Prior’s Court for a day of community volunteering and learn more about our supporting young people with complex autism. Read more

Published: 23rd August, 2023

Author: Daniel Whiteway

Prior's Court Summer newsletter

Prior's Court Summer newsletter

Our quarterly newsletter for Summer 2023. Read more

Published: 22nd August, 2023

Author: Daniel Whiteway

Ethan enjoys his first-ever music gig seeing Olly Murs at Newbury Racecourse

Ethan enjoys his first-ever music gig seeing Olly Murs at Newbury Racecourse

A Prior’s Court young person has enjoyed his first-ever concert, seeing Olly Murs live alongside his family, showing the transformational power of the performing arts. Read more

Published: 22nd August, 2023

Author: Daniel Whiteway

Care provision retains “good” Ofsted rating once again

Care provision retains “good” Ofsted rating once again

Prior's Court rated as "good" by Ofsted for care - the 13th successive Ofsted Care inspection in a row for Prior’s Court with a “good” or “outstanding” outcome. Read more

Published: 14th August, 2023

Updated: 21st August, 2023

Author: Daniel Whiteway

Long-serving director to take up CEO role at fellow autism charity

Long-serving director to take up CEO role at fellow autism charity

Sarah Butcher MBE, our Director of Young People’s Wellbeing, will be departing Prior’s Court in October after 24 years with us. Read more

Published: 14th August, 2023

Updated: 15th August, 2023

Author: Daniel Whiteway

Reverend set to cycle 420 miles across Spain to raise money for the young people of Prior's Court

Reverend set to cycle 420 miles across Spain to raise money for the young people of Prior's Court

A courageous fundraiser is taking on an epic cycling challenge, at the age of 70, to raise money for an autism charity based in Hermitage which supports his two stepsons. Read more

Published: 3rd August, 2023

Updated: 1st September, 2023

Author: Bethany Daley-Franks

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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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