Our Values and Ethos

 

We pride ourselves on nurturing a robust ethos that is centred around preparing our learners for adult life and empowering them to lead fulfilling and productive lives. 

Our Fundamental Aim

To guarantee that everyone within the school community feels valued and respected.

We uphold the belief that all members of our community deserve to be treated fairly and with dignity.

As a caring school, our values are built upon mutual trust and respect for one another.

Our objective is to cultivate an atmosphere where everyone feels happy, secure, and empowered to focus on their learning.

Recognising Unique Qualities

We take immense pride in cherishing each individual learner.

Our commitment extends beyond the classroom as we work in partnership with families and the wider community to offer a wide range of experiences and support systems.

By doing so, we aim to develop our learners into confident, life-long learners who will emerge as compassionate and respectful members of both their local community and the broader world.

Rigorous Safeguarding

Our unwavering priority is the safety and wellbeing of our learners and staff alike; therefore, all our practices are underpinned by rigorous safeguarding procedures.

Through our commitment to understanding and supporting each student’s needs, we remain dedicated to fostering a school community that epitomises kindness, resilience, and lifelong learning.

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Our School Values

  • Independence
  • Creativity
  • Respect
  • Resilience
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.

You can download and print our term date documents to keep for reference:
Term dates 2025-2026 
Term dates 2026-2027 

You can download our Uniform and PE Kit order forms and return them to office in person or by email.

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. 

Autism Anglia's Resource Hub is packed full of advice, information and support guides. It's free for everyone and you can access it online at any time.

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.