ENGLISH

OUR VISION

The study of English Language and English Literature at Hatch End High School aims to connect the lives of learners to the wider context of society and culture. We believe the development of language begins with oral communication, central to all learning, as well as the creative expression of ideas, feelings, respect, and empathy. Strong speaking and listening skills empower the learner to become confident in different situations, enabling them to participate successfully in education, the workplace, and their social life. We believe that studying how language works in texts enables the learner to understand the significance of form, content, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and standard English - and why accurate use of the English language matters in the wider world. 

We strongly believe the study of literature connects human experiences across place and time, offering a way to understand different views of the world, promoting empathy, respect and understanding for different histories, cultures, and perspectives. Poetry, prose and play often explore different ideas and feelings that hold a unique meaning in the context in which they were written, still universally relevant to the lives and experiences of the learner today, helping them to connect with and make sense of their own perspectives and emotions.  

At Hatch End High School, we explore a range of engaging and challenging fiction and non-fiction texts to develop the learner’s reading, writing, and speaking skills at all stages. We aspire to develop their appreciation of literature and understanding of the English language, to equip them with the confidence, knowledge, and skills they need to navigate through the contemporary world around them, independently.   

Please click below for the full English Curriculum Map which outlines the content of Year 7-13 in more detail. Also available is other useful information about the English department.