Experience of DUCKS - Dulwich College Kindergarten for 7+ preperation

[jacksparrow1]

Hello,

We are considering DUCKS for our daughters, with a view to them being prepped for 7+ entry into other local independent schools.They would potentially attend from reception through to year 2.

Any parents with experience of the infants school, please do share your experiences - either privately or on this thread. We are really torn and cannot make a decision.

[Calvinsmum]

I have direct experience of this school and can confirm that it is very sweet with a fantastic location, facilities and some good teachers. But, and its a big but in order to get children into the local very selective schools the amount of homework from the age of 5 and 6 far exceeds that of other comparable schools (I have children at other local schools as a direct comparator). As a parent there is a feeling that in order for your child to experience this wonderful, nurturing school you need to push your kids at home (hours of homework as it comes closer to the 7+). Almost as though you do the work at home with your kids instead of them doing it at school... A real shame as this school could be wonderful.