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4. The location of the home.
There are currently 12 homes, registered as one Children's Home, on the Prior's
Court site which is set within grounds of 50 acres surrounded by a perimeter of
fences and hedges. The main gate can only be accessed via a security system
(security pass or intercom).
Prior's Court School is located in a rural area between two villages (Chieveley and
Hermitage) and approximately six miles north of Newbury, not far from the A34
and M4 junction. The home therefore benefits from easy access to community
facilities in the neighbouring two local villages and the town of Newbury and
other larger towns and cities in the region are very accessible. Prior's Court School
has a number of vehicles to support off-site trips as well as access to public
transport with rail stations at Newbury, Thatcham and Didcot.
The location of the home brings within easy reach a wide range of leisure facilities
including swimming pools, a bowling alley, shops, restaurants, cinemas,
countryside for walking, museums, and venues for activities such as horse-riding,
golf, youth clubs, football clubs and more.
The Home undertakes an annual review of Safe Area Assessment & Report - a
copy of which is available from Prior's Court School.
Prior's Court School
Hermitage
Thatcham
Berkshire
RG18 9NU