Doucecroft School in Colchester is a specialist school for children and young people aged 3-19yrs with autism and other complex needs.
Part of the independent charity Autism Anglia, Doucecroft School provides a caring and safe place where autistic children can learn, grow and build confidence to become more independent. Children attend Doucecroft on a daily basis from across Essex, Suffolk and the London boroughs.
Autism is a lifelong condition that affects how people understand the world and communicate with others. All autistic people share some traits, but these can vary from person to person and even change day by day.
Autistic people experience the world in their own unique way. Their thoughts, values, and experiences make their view of the world different from others.
We know that learners learn best when they are engaged, so we always look for new and exciting ways to make learning irresistible. At Doucecroft we can offer forest school, beach school, sporting opportunities, animal therapy and therapeutic sensory sessions to engage our learners, many of whom have been excluded from mainstream schools or not in education for many years.
“Our son has grown and developed so much over the years and, with staff nurturing him, he has for the first time had peer friendships begin and then continue outside of school.”