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""Pupils here achieve things of which they and their parents and carers could previously only have
dreamed."
Ofsted Education Inspection 2022
The school places an emphasis on creating meaningful and functional learning
opportunities which build on each individual's strengths and interests to provide
a person-centred approach. Skills, once learnt, are generalised and practised in
different settings and throughout the Waking Day.
The focus is on building communication skills, developing as high a level of
independence as possible, learning strategies to self-manage anxiety and
behaviour, managing transitions, developing social skills, making choices,
undertaking a range of leisure activities, and vocational work.
"Equality and diversity are central to the beliefs and ethos of the service. Each child has a unique
identity, and this individuality is both championed and celebrated by the whole team."
"Passionate, caring and dedicated staff work tirelessly to ensure that children are safe and protected
from harm wherever possible. They are guided in this by a highly skilled designated safeguarding
lead (DSL) who has a comprehensive knowledge of the specific risks and vulnerabilities for children."
Ofsted Care Inspection 2019
Vocational skills development:
Life skills are developed with a strong vocational focus throughout the School.
Older students are placed into two of six vocational learning programmes in
which they are taught specific vocational skills - this is alongside classroombased
teaching. Work placement-relevant skills and experiences are developed
within the streams, with a view to ensuring employability after the young
person's time at Prior's Court School.
The vocational learning programmes are:
• Housekeeping