Policy Statement
Prior's Court Young Adult Provision has three residential homes and a learning centre located on the main Prior's Court site and one
residential home in a nearby village. The Young Adult Provision provides a supportive living and learning environment for young
adults of both sexes aged between 19 and 25 years with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs. Its aim is to enable the
Young Adults to make the transition from school to permanent adult placement successfully with pathways into employment.
The Young Adult Provision is owned and managed by Prior's Court Foundation, a non-profit making charity. Prior's Court
Foundation, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire RG18 9NU is registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide a Care Home
Service (without nursing) over four locations:
1-2 Prior's Court Cottages
Dove Cottage
Prior's Court Road
Hermitage
Thatcham
RG18 9JT
3-4 Prior's Court Cottages
Robin Cottage
Prior's Court Road
Hermitage
Thatcham
RG18 9JT
5-6 Prior's Court Cottages
Bradbury House
Prior's Court Road
Hermitage
Thatcham
RG18 9JT
Charlotte House
Charlotte Close
Hermitage
Thatcham
RG18 9TU
Aims
The purpose of this admissions policy is to provide clarity with regard to the criteria for admissions for local authorities,
parents/carers/guardians and Prior's Court's Admissions Panel and to ensure that the process and decisions are fair and consistent.
This policy will outline the criteria for admissions, the admissions process and the system for appeal. It has been written with
reference to the DfE 0-25 Special Educational Needs and Disability Reforms and CQC and approved by the trustees and will be
reviewed annually. It is available on the website or from Prior's Court's reception.
Prior to admission
As part of the admissions process and only when there are vacancies, visits can be arranged for prospective
parents/carers/guardians and professionals to enable parents/carers and the local authority to consider whether the Young Adult
ADMISSIONS - PRIORS COURT YOUNG ADULT PROVISION
Version 1 Review Date: 30 Sep 2024