Nickie Dunphy - Head of Young Adult Provision (Education)

Nickie joined Prior’s Court in 2017 as Purchasing Manager before assuming the role of Careers Lead/Job Coach Supervisor in November 2021, and then Young Person's Leading Lead in March 2023. She oversees our Vocational Skills Area of Learning. In September 2024, Nickie was appointed as Head of Young Adult Provision's Education offering.

With a background in working in a variety of commercial sectors, she has experience of developing work programmes for young people with a range of learning abilities, guiding them through skills training and workplace skills.

Nickie has a level 6 Careers Leader qualification.

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Carney Sweeney team take a break from walking challenge to volunteer on-site

Volunteers from our corporate partners Carney Sweeney came from far and wide to show their support for autistic young people with complex needs, as they and their colleagues continue a month-long walking challenge.
Admissions Open Morning - School

Our Admissions Open Mornings are designed for prospective parents to gain an understanding of how Prior's Court transforms the future for autistic young people with complex needs on a day-to-day basis.
Admissions Open Morning - School

Our Admissions Open Mornings are designed for prospective parents to gain an understanding of how Prior's Court transforms the future for autistic young people with complex needs on a day-to-day basis.
Admissions Open Morning - School

Our Admissions Open Mornings are designed for prospective parents to gain an understanding of how Prior's Court transforms the future for autistic young people with complex needs on a day-to-day basis.

Carney Sweeney team take a break from walking challenge to volunteer on-site

Volunteers from our corporate partners Carney Sweeney came from far and wide to show their support for autistic young people with complex needs, as they and their colleagues continue a month-long walking challenge.
BNP Paribas beautify our Young Adult Provision gardens

BNP Paribas returned to Prior's Court with four new volunteers to help us ensure our site is kept clean and safe for our young people.
Emma Barnes - Young People's Learning Lead - Therapy
Sophos transform one of our gardens

An amazing team of eight volunteers from Sophos helped to transform one of the gardens at Prior's Court, turning it from a weed infested nightmare to a sensory paradise.
BNP Paribas team tackle ragwort and other dangerous plants

A super six team of volunteers from BNP Paribas helped play a vital part in keeping the autistic young people at Prior's Court safe when they paid us a visit.
Performing Arts Centre August 2024 construction update

Changes are afoot inside and outside of the Performing Arts Centre since our latest construction phase update.
Sessions to shape the Performing Arts learning programme

While the construction phase of the Performing Arts Centre project continues, equally as important is getting right the curriculum that will be taught within the centre.
Fantastic four from Rebound Electronics defy the heat on volunteer visit

A fantastic four from Rebound Electronics made short work of revamping our sensory garden - including planting grasses the autistic young people we support have been growing in recent horticultural learning sessions.
Dance experts come onto site for a hugely productive chat

A visit by two guests from the Royal Academy of Dance led to some great conversations about how we can support each other.
Thoughts on "Towards an effective and financially sustainable approach to SEND in England" report

The headlines of the "Towards an effective and financially sustainable approach to SEND in England", report are something most, including Prior's Court, would agree on - but the detail is the troubling aspect.

Why we exist

All young people at Prior's Court are autistic, have severe learning disabilities and complex needs. We strive to help them to be healthy, happy, more independent and have the opportunity to work. We aspire to transform the lives of even more autistic young people with complex needs and continually push forward with improvements and innovations to provide the best possible care. This is why we exist. Read more

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