Getting Ready for Adult Life 

We help learners get ready for life as adults. We want everyone to have the skills and confidence they need to be happy and successful after they leave school.

We want every learner to have the best chance to live a happy and successful life when they leave school.


The Transition Hub

From Year 10, learners join the Transition Hub where the focus is all about life after Doucecroft. We help them start planning for their future. Starting early gives them plenty of time to get ready for the next steps.

We work on life skills, such as:

  • Traveling safely.
  • Managing money.
  • Getting to know their community.

They also earn OCR Life and Living Skills Qualifications to show what they’ve learned.

Plans for the Future: EHCP and Moving into Adulthood

Each year, we review every learner’s EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan). We check their progress and set new goals.

From Year 9, we also look at their Moving into Adulthood Plan. This plan, sent to the local council, explains what support the learner will need for college, work, or other programs after 16.

What Happens After Year 11?

When learners finish Year 11, they can:

  • Go to a further education college or sixth form.
  • Start an apprenticeship.
  • Join another program that meets their needs.

We work with learners and their families to visit colleges, go to open days, and apply early for the courses or programs they choose.

College and Work Experience

  • Learners visit local colleges to try out courses.
  • They get work experience at school and with local employers.

Staying Healthy

We teach about health and well-being in PSHE and PE lessons to help learners stay active and happy.

Celebrating Achievements

We believe every learner should be proud of what they achieve. Certificates and awards show their hard work and progress.

With these programs, learners leave Doucecroft ready to take on adult life with confidence!

Admissions

You can find all the information about joining Doucecroft School, including how to apply and visit, on our admissions page.

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Calendar

Check out all of our upcoming events and be sure to check back regularly.

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Ofsted Reports

View our Ofsted Reports here and Parents can also express their views and concerns to help us further improve our services.

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Safeguarding

For important information about safeguarding in our school, please visit our dedicated safeguarding page.

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General Information For Parents and Carers

Find out general information Parent and Carers need to know here.

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School lunches

View our latest delicious lunch menus, including visual aids to support students choose their lunch.

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School Newsletters

We produce regular newsletters to keep parents and carers updated.

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FAQs

What are the 2025/2026 term dates?
Spring Term 2026: 5th January – 27th March. Half Term: 16th February - 20th February. Non Pupil Days: 13th February   Summer Term 2026: 13th April – 20th July. Half Term: 25th May – 29th May. Bank Holiday: 4th May. Non Pupil Days: 13th April and 19th June.
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You can request time off for your child by completing our form: Student Absence Request Form You can return it to the school office in person or you can email it to doucecroft@autism-anglia.org.uk
You can view and download our weekly lunch menus.
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There's always lots of exciting things happening at Doucecroft. You can read about our latest news stories or head over to our calendar to view upcoming events and activities.