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Dulwich vs Trinity 11+

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Wolfiestar · 10/02/2023 15:18

We are in the fortunate position of having offers with scholarships to both Dulwich and Trinity. DS is a keen musician, sportsperson and has ASC. Says he wants to go "into business" in the future. I'm looking for a nurturing school, which will support him rather than criticise any issues that arise from his neurodiversity, as well as give plenty of opportunities for growth/exploration of ideas and activities.
What would mumsnetters recommend?

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Wolfiestar · 11/02/2023 22:38

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Lulu2171 · 12/02/2023 12:31

The Dulwich I knew years ago was certainly not nurturing. But hopefully someone will be along to give you a more up to date view.

SoupDragon · 12/02/2023 12:36

My DSs went to Trinity and I thought it was nurturing. They aren't neurodiverse (well, one probably has ADHD but not diagnosed - they coped with his "challenges" in a good way) but I do know that there were boys with ASD and ADHD there. The SENCO is lovely. Obviously the musical possibilities there are amazing and sports are good.

I don't know anything about Dulwich.

Seeline · 13/02/2023 12:06

I'd agree Trinity is a nurturing school. Both mine had help from the SENCO (DS started in Y6 and DD went for 6th form), although not with ASC. I know students there do have ASCs though. They have a school counsellor and the school nurses are lovely too.
They are very much about the whole person and really value the arts, sports etc as much as the academics. Although students aren't thought of any less if not sporty etc.
The music department is truly outstanding. Wonderful facilities and the opportunities are fantastic.

user1473290348 · 15/02/2023 23:19

I don't have sons at either of those schools but I know a boy at Dulwich with ASC and he has fantastic support there, enjoys it, good friendships and is thriving academically. My friend said they chose this school for their son because it was a good fit for their son.

We applied to Trinity (10+) and got a place. My impression was it has fantastic pastoral care, but I don't know how it supports boys with ASC I'm afraid. Not was it mentioned at the open days. Perhaps you can go for tours at both schools again?

Were they also the same amount scholarship wise? That would be a big consideration for me ha!

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