Doucecroft School is Independent Secondary school in Not applicable for kids aged 3 to 19 (Gender - 3 to 19 )
Doucecroft School is a specialist co-educational school for children and young people with autism and additional complex needs, age 3 –19 years. Established in 1977, they are experienced and successful in meeting the needs of students with wide-ranging strengths and needs, providing a nurturing environment where students are able to thrive and grow in independence and self-esteem.Students can attend school as day students and come from across the Anglia region and the London boroughs.
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Curriculum for Key Stages 1-4 (Ages 5-16)
The Core curriculum focuses on the development of skills in the areas of Communication, Social Communication and Flexible Thinking. Within the Core curriculum, the subject areas of English and Maths are addressed alongside those areas of the PSHEE curriculum which pose particular challenges to students with ASC. Personal development is key to the Core Curriculum.The Wider Curriculum provides opportunities to broaden and generalise skills whilst providing enrichment and breadth to the total curriculum. A thematic approach is used to deliver subjects across a three-year rolling programme. Science, History, Geography, some areas of PSHE are included in the thematic approach. The thematic approach addresses the key stage entitlements of all students as they move through the key stages.The PE curriculum at Doucecroft School has a high profile and plays of the vital part in the life if the school. Students have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of activities both on-site and community-based. Many students go on to achieve awards and qualifications in PE.
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Evidence for Learning
At Doucecroft School we use Evidence for Learning to capture the achievements and progress of our pupils. This cloud-based system allows us to document learning activities, track progress and share information with parents. It also allows parents to upload evidence of achievements that take place outside of the school day.
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