Primary Curriculum (Ages 5-11)

At Doucecroft, we make sure learning fits each child’s needs and abilities.

Curriculum Policy Approach to learning

Our Learning Pathways help every learner make progress in a way that works best for them:

Pathway 1

For learners with complex needs, focusing on sensory activities and experiences.

For learners building early skills, with a plan made just for them.

For learners ready to learn subjects like English, Math, and Science, at a level that suits them.

We teach through fun and exciting topics, called a thematic approach. Learners in Pathways 1 and 2 focus on basic skills, while those in Pathways 3 and 4 learn at their own ability level.

Learning Areas

Every day, learners take part in:

  • English and Math lessons.
  • Fun topic-based lessons covering:
    • PSHE (Personal, Social, and Health Education)
    • Science
    • History
    • Geography
    • Art and Design
    • Design and Technology
    • RE (Religious Education)

Our Values Curriculum

We help learners grow by teaching important life skills, including:

  • Taking part in the School Council.
  • Learning about social and life skills.
  • Celebrating successes in special assemblies.
  • Fixing problems with restorative work.
  • Following positive behaviour role models.
  • Learning about British values and what it means to be kind and respectful.

Integrated Therapy

Our therapists work closely with learners to provide extra support, including:

  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Music Therapy
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Help from Arnold the Wonder Dog

Health and Wellbeing

We look after learners’ health and feelings by:

  • Doing daily mindfulness and sensory activities.
  • Using tools like Zones of Regulation to understand emotions.
  • Offering healthy lunches and choices.
  • Keeping active with sports and activities.
  • Providing access to a school nurse.

Enriching Experiences

We make learning exciting with extra activities, such as:

  • Forest School
  • Animal-assisted learning
  • Media and PE sessions
  • Lunchtime clubs
  • Trips and special visitors
  • Residential trips

This approach ensures every learner at Doucecroft thrives in a safe, supportive, and enriching environment.

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

Here you can check out our weekly lunch menus, we include visuals to aid students visualise what they can order.

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FAQs

What are the 2024/2025 term dates?

Autumn Term 2024: 4th September – 20th December.Half term: 28th October – 1st November. Additional training days: 2nd / 3rd September and 25th October. Non pupil days: 20th December.

Spring Term 2025: 6th January – 4th April. Half term: 17th February – 21st February. Non-Pupil Days: 13th, 14th February and 4th April.  

Summer Term 2025: 22nd April to 22nd July. Half Term: 26th May – 30th May 2025. May Bank Holiday: 5th May 2025. Non-Pupil Days: 2nd June 2025

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.