General Information For Parents and Carers

Important Information for Learners and Parents/Carers

Doucecroft School Opening Hours for Students:

At Doucecroft School, here are the times when students are expected to be at school:

  • Monday: 10:30am to 3:00 pm (Suffolk Students) / 10:30am to 3:15pm (Essex Students)
  • Tuesday to Thursday: 8:45am to 3:00pm (Suffolk Students) / 8:45am to 3:15pm (Essex Students)
  • Friday: 8:45am to 2:45pm (Suffolk Students) / 8:45am to 3:00 pm (Essex Students)

SPRING TERM: Monday 6th January 2025 – Friday 4th April 2025
Half Term: 17th February – 21st February
Non-Pupil Days: – 13th, 14th February and 4th April

SUMMER TERM: Tuesday 22nd April 2025 – Tuesday 22nd July 2025
Half Term: 26th May – 30th May
May Bank Holiday: 5th May
Non-Pupil Days: 2nd June

Reporting Absence
If your child is absent, you must tell the school by 8:45 am on the first day and each day after. 
You can call 01206 771234, extension 1, to leave a message, speak to the office staff, or email 
dcatattendance@autism-anglia.org.uk 

To request time off for your child, download and fill out the form below.
 Student Absence Request Form

Travel to and from Doucecroft School is arranged by your local council’s transport department.
Information regarding transport is available here –

Essex Learners
Suffolk Learners

Learners aged from 16 to 19 years old may be eligible for a bursary from the government.
Further details on the scheme are given below –

Bursary Fund Guide

Find Doucecroft School uniform and PE kit details, order forms, and guidelines for all students.

See Doucecroft School’s lunch menus, weekly schedule, Pudding Fridays, and special Christmas dinner.

Our curriculum

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. 

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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.