Partnerships at Dulwich College

While we have evolved, our mission remains unchanged: to be inclusive, accessible and welcoming to all.

As a community, we have a shared commitment to make a real impact, broaden access and create opportunity through various initiatives. We collectively believe in education as a force for good.

Our bursary programme and the breadth of our partnerships beyond our school gates are what make Dulwich such a special place. Service and volunteering work remain a cornerstone of both the curriculum and ethos at the College. Our pupils and staff are consistently engaged in meaningful initiatives and our annual Service Day exemplifies this spirit in action.

I am delighted to share more of our partnership here.

 

 

Partnership programmes

Educational partnerships

The Master of Dulwich College is co-director of the Southwark Schools’ Learning Partnership (SSLP), which brings together students and teachers from 15 maintained and 4 independent schools to engage in a wider range of academic and vocational activities, professional development and the exchange of ideas. A special partnership with fellow SSLP member City Heights E-ACT Academy has existed since 2012. Additionally, Weekly Mathematics and PE initiatives provide mutual benefit for students from both schools.

Saturday Classes

The College runs a series of Royal Institution Mathematics Masterclasses for 60 Year 9 students from 10 local state secondary schools. Led by Dulwich staff and external speakers, students are introduced to new techniques, real-world applications, and broader mathematical thinking, all designed to nurture a deeper interest in the subject. Some students have shared their feedback about the Masterclasses in a video. You can view it here.

The College supports younger learners through the Southwark Community Education Charity (SCEC), offering 60 hours of free Saturday-morning enrichment to 100 pupils from 15 primary schools across Southwark and Lambeth. The Science strand introduces core investigative skills,
nurtures enthusiasm through engaging practical activities, and builds pupils’ confidence as young scientists. The Creative Arts programme develops practical making skills, encourages curiosity through a blend of tactile and digital processes, and strengthens confidence in creative self-expression. The Music strand supports vocal technique, musical understanding and ensemble skills, fostering creativity and enjoyment through collaborative music-making. Together, these programmes provide high-quality opportunities at no cost to families.

Service

Each year around 150 Year 10-13 pupils volunteer in the College’s weekly Community Action programme. The climax of the programme, the annual Service Day, sees the entire College community step away from the classroom to engage in meaningful service. In 2025, 901 pupils and 196 teaching and operational staff volunteered at 52 placement locations. The College welcomed over 500 pupils from more than 15 local schools to the College. Dulwich College staff and students supported two primary school sports days and led a carousel of sessions in sport, drama, music, art, and science. They also delivered a maths extension day and a specialised aviation experience, masterminded and led by a Year 12 student. While local pupils benefit from opportunities beyond their usual reach, our students grow in confidence, empathy, and responsibility.

School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)

Dulwich College offers School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) in curriculum subjects with teacher shortages. It is the largest hub for National Mathematics and Physics SCITT (NMAPS) and the National Modern Languages SCITT (NML) and a lead partner school with Roehampton University, supporting training in Biology, Business Studies with Economics, Chemistry, and Computer Science. The College supports the application process and works closely with our providers to ensure the highest quality of training and professional development. At the end of the one-year programme, all trainees receive Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a PGCE.

In 2025-26, the College trained 50 teachers in London and the South East, and over the past seven years, has trained more than 200, the vast majority of whom continue to work in local state and independent schools.