Doucecroft School

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School News

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Summer 2019

Recent News

Share A Million Stories Campaign

Parent Governor Opportunity

MacMillian Coffee Morning - 20th September 2019

Also, the below items may also be of interest to current and prospective parents -

Meaningful Lives Essex

New SEN music sessions in Essex beginning in November 2019

Letter To Parents From Chair Of Governors - April 2019

Information On Changes To Blue Badge Rules From 30th August 2019

Article from Anna Kennedy Online about one of our former students

Latest

Coronavirus Update for Staff
Support Worker, part time - Clacton

Come and join Autism Anglia where our staff are passionate about their work and the people we support, ensuring they have a personalised, quality driven, person centred service. We are currently recruiting staff to support a lady of 33 who lives in her own home in Clacton. She has Autism and is verbal and likes to spend her time at home, she has a great sense of humour and is a fascinating person to work with.
Teacher, Doucecroft School

Autism Anglia’s Doucecroft School is a vibrant, dynamic and highly supportive independent day and boarding school for children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Condition. Our school provides a bespoke, individualised education to children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Condition and has a proven track record of dramatically raising the outcomes for the students who have completed their education with us.
Speech and Language Therapist Band 5/6 - Doucecroft School

As part of the Speech and Language Team you will provide speech and language therapy input to the pupils within Autism Anglia’s Children’s Services based at Doucecroft School, a converted estate in a beautiful setting in Eight Ash Green, Colchester. This post could be suitable for a newly qualified therapist.

Careers & Preparing For Adulthood

Useful information from our Careers Adviser, Lindsay Hansford
Transport

Information on transport provision to and from school for Essex and Suffolk students
Safeguarding & E-Safety

Links To Safeguarding And E-safety Information
Calendar

View our school calendar for the current academic year and our upcoming events
Parent View

For parents of current students at Doucecroft School to give their views regarding the school to Ofsted
Leave of Absence

Parents must complete the form on this page to request a leave of absence from Doucecroft School
Uniform

Downloadable lists of uniform and PE kit, with order forms for Doucecroft School

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... PLEASE NOTE that due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, there may be a delay in processing Autism Alert Card applications. Apply for an alert card...
Silly Sock Day 2020

We have postponed our official Silly Sock Day until 23rd October 2020 but you can still get creative at home and join in at any time by rocking 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 this page will provide you with guidance on how the process may look when you start. Find out more about getting a diagnosis...
Autism Advice Service

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Norfolk

We 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. Learn more...
Suffolk

We 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.

Autism Passport

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Sleep-in Room Upgrades

We want to upgrade the sleep-in rooms in our adult Residential and Supported Living Houses to provide a better experience for the staff on duty in the houses. Read more

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