We follow important rules set by the government to make sure our school is safe, fair, and a great place to learn. These rules come from The Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 and are checked by groups like Ofsted and the Department for Education (DfE).
Please click on the links below to see all our current rules and guides.
Policy/procedure and Renewal Date
- Admission procedure
- Behaviour Management Policy April 2025
- Careers Education Policy September 2026
- Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy September 2025
- Complaints Procedure July 2024 (Under Review)
- Curriculum Policy September 2025
- English As A Second Language (EAL) Policy June 2026
- First Aid Policy March 2025
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Health & Safety Policy Statement – Dec 2024
- Risk Management October 2024 (Under Review)
- Lone and Remote Working October 2024 (Under Review)
- Manual Handling October 2024 (Under Review)
- Slips, Trips and Falls October 2024 (Under Review)
- Display Screen Equipment October 2024 (Under Review)
- Hazardous Substances October 2024 (Under Review)
- Fire Safety October 2024 (Under Review)
- Gas Safety October 2024 (Under Review)
- Preventing & Responding To Bullying Policy September 2025
- Provider Access Policy September 2025
- Relationships & Sex Education Policy April 2025
- School uniform Policy November 2026
- Wellbeing Policy January 2025
Admissions
You can find all the information about joining Doucecroft School, including how to apply and visit, on our admissions page.
Learn moreOfsted Reports
View our Ofsted Reports here and Parents can also express their views and concerns to help us further improve our services.
Learn moreSafeguarding
For important information about safeguarding in our school, please visit our dedicated safeguarding page.
Learn moreGeneral Information For Parents and Carers
Find out general information Parent and Carers need to know here.
Learn moreSchool lunches
View our latest delicious lunch menus, including visual aids to support students choose their lunch.
Learn moreFAQs
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
Our downloadable Term Dates document can be printed out for you to keep in your records.
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.