Pupils’ physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
ISI Key Findings Leaders have created a curriculum and culture that emphasises inclusivity and helps pupils to feel valued. Staff forge positive and respectful relationships with pupils. Pupils know that they can turn to staff for support. (31) Pupils throughout the school develop self- esteem and confidence because they know that their opinions and happiness matter to their teachers as well as their academic progress. Their teachers’ praise of their efforts and initiatives help bolster their self- confidence, so that they are not afraid to take risks in their learning. The wide choice of extra-curricular activities provides pupils with many opportunities to challenge themselves intellectually and physically, further developing their self- belief and resilience. (35) Leaders set clear behavioural expectations appropriate to the age of the pupils. Pupils understand the school’s values of kindness and respect, and their behaviour exemplifies this. Leaders’ use of restorative conversations in the event of misdemeanours encourages pupils’ self-reflection so that they learn from their mistakes. (37)
“The co-curricular programme at Dulwich is truly amazing as there are so many societies and every day I find a few more opportunities to take part in.”
“What I like best is being in a school where I have teachers that I can talk to whenever I want.”
Year 12 pupil
Lower School pupil
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