ENGLISH @ HAYES
OUR CURRICULUM PURPOSE
We believe that our English curriculum is at the heart of creating thoughtful, engaged and worldly learners. Stories, in all their forms, are the fabric of life and allow students to comprehend the complex experiences that make up human emotion, imagination and understanding. Through our passion, we take students on a journey in discovering their own creativity and finding confidence in their own interpretations. Being able to use language effectively is vital in enabling individuals to succeed in all fields; their own rhetoric is what enables them to present a truly authentic self.
STORIES ARE THE FABRIC OF LIFE
KEY FEATURES OF LEARNING
English is a constantly evolving subject that allows learners to build upon layers of learning. To support this, we teach skills of analysis, creative writing, vocabulary, literacy and discussion from day one of Year 7. Our curriculum travels through texts from Ancient Greece all the way through to our modern day. We teach novels, poetry, plays and non-fiction from across the world and throughout history to allow students to experience as many different stories as possible. Through these texts, we encourage discussion and are able to support learners in identifying the similarities and differences between themselves and those they read.
We promote what it is to be a Hayes Learner by ensuring our lessons have a balance of collaboration and independence and build on all prior learning. Our embedded literacy focus in our schemes supports students in practising the technical aspects of English, whilst developing their confidence in producing extended pieces of work.
At A-Level, we have two popular options to undertake, English Literature or English Language and Literature. Both options allow students to pursue a love of literature, with our English Language and Literature option allowing students to explore a diverse range of texts and forms with elements of creative writing.
DEVELOPING LEARNERS
The study of English is one that develops a broad grasp of experiences and cultures. By reading and writing a wide range of genres and forms, students will be able to experience the world around them, allowing them to make informed decisions in their own lives. Students will also become vocabulary rich, with a secure understanding of grammatical devices, enabling them to access the world around them much more confidently.
An introduction to Year 7 English
In this video produced for Year 6 Induction Day, Miss Tyler talks to students about learning English at Hayes School.