Doucecroft School

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Meet The Team

Jane Smart Headteacher
Kuben Reddy Assistant Headteacher
Sam Lawrence Assistant Headteacher
Hayley Fraser Head of Further Education
Mandy Spragge Care Manager
Jackie Austin Deputy Care Manager
Cat Symington Business Manager
Gayle Jones Positive Behaviour Support Manager

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World Autism Awareness Day in Colchester

Calling all Colchester businesses, education establishments, venues, public service providers and emergency services! We need you to help us make Colchester an autism friendly environment, not just for the day, but all year through. Come along to our FREE awareness day and learn how you can make your organisation autism friendly.
Current Vacancies

Autism Anglia provides all staff with ongoing training and supervision, continuing professional development and support as well as an extensive induction on commencement of employment... Click here for current vacancies...
Essex County Council Appreciative Enquiry

Essex County Council are seeking your views on the Annual Review Process for children and young people with Special Educational Needs or Disability. Come along to meet members of their team and have your say and help change the review process for the better.
Female Awake Night Support Worker, Supported Living, Colchester - E284

Current Staff Vacancies

Details of all current staff vacancies
Contact Us

There are several ways to Contact Doucecroft School which are listed on this page. We always welcome visits from parents and young people, professionals and local authority colleagues.
Our Prospectus

The school is one of the services offered by Autism Anglia, a charity who provide a range of services across East Anglia to enable children, young people and adults with autism... Download prospectus
About Autism

What is Autism?
Trustees & Governors

Autism Anglia Trustees and Doucecroft School's Governors
Who We Are

About Doucecroft School, a specialist co-educational school for children and young people with autism and additional complex needs aged 3-19 years.
Statement of Purpose

Statement of Purpose for Doucecroft School Residential Services

Current Vacancies

Autism Anglia provides all staff with ongoing training and supervision, continuing professional development and support as well as an extensive induction on commencement of employment... Click here for current vacancies...
What is an Autism Alert Card?

Autism Anglia offers a credit card sized Autism Alert Card as a way of boosting confidence and giving peace of mind if encountering emergency situations... Apply for an alert card...
Silly Sock Day 2019

On Friday 5th April 2019, wear your silliest socks to raise money for Autism Anglia! Get your fundraising pack...
Signs of Autism

Although every individual on the autism spectrum has different needs and displays different symptoms, there are signs that you can look out for if you think that you or someone you know might have autism... Find out more about autism...
Getting a Diagnosis

The pathways to getting an assessment for autism vary greatly between areas so below you will find guidance on how the process may look when you start. Rest assured if you need advice the Autism Advice Team are here to talk it through with you... Find out more about getting a diagnosis...
Autism Advice Service

The Autism Advice Service provides support, advice and guidance to individuals, families and professionals. The team have extensive knowledge of local services, offering free information and can signpost to other support agencies. Advice Line: 0300 1233 122. Open 9.30am - 3pm, Tuesday - Thursday (an answer machine is on at all other times). Learn more...
Norfolk

Our Autism Advisors are aware of the following support groups running in the Norfolk area. Please e-mail [email protected] if you are aware of a support group not listed below with details. Autism Anglia is not responsible for the content on any of these sites.
Current Staff Vacancies

Details of all current staff vacancies
Doucecroft School

Doucecroft School in Colchester is an autism-specific day and residential school for children aged 3-19 years.
Suffolk

Our Autism Advisors are aware of the following support groups running in the Suffolk area. Please e-mail [email protected] if you are aware of a support group not listed below with details. Autism Anglia is not responsible for the content on any of these sites.