Southwark Community Education Council
Southwark Community Education Council (SCEC) is a charitable trust linked through governance to the three independent schools of the Dulwich Foundation and which offers enrichment schemes to around 165 pupils from state primary schools in the Borough of Southwark to enhance learning, curiosity and confidence.
Dulwich College provides, free of charge: an administrator and schools' liaison officer for all three schemes; a fully trained member of staff to oversee the programme every Saturday morning; facilities; equipment; and refreshments. 20 Dulwich College pupils from Year 12 and 13 volunteer as mentors, supporting individual pupils in the classroom, carrying out administrative tasks and supervision, and acting as role models.
“More than anything else, I enjoy watching the children growing over the course of the programme. On the first day, they often come in shy. On the last day, they leave us with knowledge and social skills that will help them with their transition to senior school…at every session I attended, I saw students’ eyes shining...it makes me very proud to be a part of Saturday School.” Dimitry, Year 13 mentor
At Dulwich College’s ‘Saturday School’ each of the 80 Year 6 students from 12 participating local state primaries receives 36 hours of free enrichment sessions over the autumn and spring terms.
Through Mathematical Problem- Solving, Science, English, Drama and Technology and Media workshops at Dulwich College, students learn essential skills to assist them in making a confident transition to secondary education.
“[My daughter] is excited every Saturday and her confidence is growing. I am so thankful she had the opportunity to take part as I can see the benefits already.” Parent of a 'Saturday School' participant
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Dulwich College provides financial, administrative and practical support that enables the delivery of the SCEC ‘Saturday School’ schemes. The Deputy Master External and Head of Junior School are trustees of the charity and provide educational advice throughout the year.
“I really enjoyed Science…I have never used a microscope and it was interesting to see what was inside an onion.” Daniel, 'Saturday School' participant
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