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
Our quarterly newsletter for Autumn 2023 Read more
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 is working with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to grow flowers to be used at the latter’s cemeteries and memorials. Read more
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
Prior’s Court has been celebrating Occupational Therapy Week 2023 with staff across site learning more about occupation. Read more
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
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
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
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
A Prior’s Court young person has enjoyed his first-ever theatre visit, showing the transformational power of the performing arts. Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Our quarterly newsletter for Summer 2023. Read more
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
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
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
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