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and Retail & Business Enterprise, and in an industry-standard commercial bakery.
A Music Therapist, and Dance and Movement Therapists are also contracted in to
provide regular sessions.
There is a strong focus on training to ensure that all staff are trained to create a
consistent team to support the young people.
As structured teaching is a core element of our approach, a strong emphasis is
placed on training staff in this area, to ensure consistency and best practice. Staff
also attend regular TEACCH training sessions run by the University of North
Carolina at Prior's Court. See section 7 of this document for further details.
Governance:
Prior's Court School is managed by Prior's Court Foundation, a registered nonprofit
making charity dedicated to building a future for people with autism
through its three services: the School, a Young Adult Provision and a Learning
and Development Centre. The school and the charity are governed by a board of
trustees who meet quarterly as a full board with a series of sub-committees. The
board includes parent and staff appointed advisors/ representatives.
How does the school know how effective its provision is:
The School is inspected and monitored by Ofsted. Inspection reports are
available from the website or from the school's reception. We received a "Good"
rating in our latest full Ofsted Care Inspection (2019) and an "Outstanding" rating
in the most recent Education Ofsted inspection (2017).
"Outstanding leadership enables pupils to make exceptional progress. Leaders
continue to improve all aspects of the school."
"Leaders and trustees provide very effective oversight and set a clear strategic
direction for the school. They ensure that all pupils make excellent progress and
acquire useful vocational and life skills." Ofsted Education Inspection 2017
An annual Parent Survey is carried out and results and responses are
summarised with copies sent to parents and available at reception. Annual
Reviews and Looked After Children Reviews are held to enable staff, parents/
carers and professionals from the School and the placing Local Authority to
review each child's progress. An independent advocate visits the school
regularly. The School has also appointed a Quality Assurance and Compliance
Manager Officer to ensure that it continues to deliver the highest standards of
provision.