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At TLA, we believe the study of English and English Literature is fundamental to students’ academic, emotional and social development. Our intent is built upon two pillars: firstly, students’ understanding of the self; and secondly, students’ understanding of the social contexts in which they exist.
Understanding of the Self
We want our young people to be able to express themselves effectively in spoken and written form, in order that they feel heard, seen and valued. We want them to develop informed responses and opinions, both to texts and to real life. We also want our students to see themselves and their relationships reflected in literature; we want them to learn about themselves as individuals, and develop a sense of identity through the study of English.
Understanding Society
We believe in the importance of using literature to understand the world in which we live, to empathise with other people and their situations, and to access both untapped and impossible experiences. We also want our students to be able to look critically at the world in which they exist; we want them to understand social constructs, issues and debates, in order that they might develop informed and educated opinions on complex issues. Through these two pillars of our English curriculum, we aim to give students a rich understanding of themselves and of the world around them.