Hampton Court House is Independent Secondary school in Selective for kids aged 0 to 18 (Gender - 0 to 18 )
THampton Court House is a place of magic, wonder and inspiration, where the children are at the heart of everything we do. As Headmaster, They are unashamedly and unapologetically idealistic about the power of education to transform young people, and HCH is the perfect environment for this to happen. Walking through the gates at HCH transports the children to a special place where they can thrive and flourish, where they are respected and valued as independent and autonomous individuals, and where they are known and deeply cared for by every member of staff. The children are empowered, enabled, and treasured. The ethos and vision focuses on sparking creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking through an exciting and progressive curriculum. It is facilitated by passionate subject specialists who have chosen to teach not only because they love their subject and are lifelong learners in themselves, but also because they wish to share this knowledge with young people.
Early Years
At Hampton Court House, they offer a play-based and child-centred Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. This means children have opportunities for self-directed play while teachers observe and plan for their next steps according to children’s interests and needs.The EYFS is a holistic educational curriculum and we draw influences from Montessori (a focus on fine motor development) and Reggio Emilia (a focus on project based activities that originate with child’s interests) adding to the bespoke way they offer activities to children. They also are very proud to offer the Forest School approach, with a dedicated Forest School area and trips to Bushy Park.
Lower School
In the Lower Years, pupils enter exciting new territory through their introduction to our language immersion programme, where 60 per cent of learning is conducted in French by a native speaker while the remainder of lessons are taught in English.The inclusive nature of the programme is based on the fundamental principle that everyone is carried along on the journey together, with levels of translation decreasing as language skills develop over time.Naturally embraced by the children, this formative stage of their education provides benefits at many levels: it not only opens their minds to new cultural perspectives and personal accomplishments, it also opens the door to myriad future opportunities to travel, study and work.
Middle Years Curriculum
From Year 5, academic goals are brought into sharper focus, and we are present to guide our pupils at every step. As they mature, pupils are given greater levels of independence and responsibility. We encourage bold exploration through creative projects and develop their sense of adventure with residential trips and outdoor learning activities. In Years 7 to 9, pupils study a wide range of subjects, which include a core curriculum of English, Mathematics, Science and French (with GCSE French being taken at the end of Year 9 to ensure a minimum standard of fluency for all pupils). This is complemented with a broad and balanced menu of Humanities, Languages, Creative and Performing Arts and Computing, as well as a rich programme of fitness and sports, taught individually and in teams.In Year 7, we harness our outdoor Forest School expertise to allow all pupils to study Environment, Sustainability & Responsibility (ESR). Topics covered will include renewable energies, soil sustainability, animal care, biodiversity, and personal environmental responsibility. Across Years 7 and 8, all pupils study Global Perspectives.
Upper Years
In Year 9, all pupils will attend a week-long outdoor learning camp, and after Easter they will move on to a GCSE transition curriculum, which will include preparation for their optional subjects, independent study and a variety of cross-curricular studies.At the end of Year 9 those pupils who have achieved their FPQ, GCSE French, ESR programme and served as a HCH Pupil Leader will be awarded the Hampton Court House Challenge Certificate by the Headmaster.In Years 10 and 11 – the GCSE years – the core subjects are English Language, English Literature, Mathematics and Science (separate sciences are available as an option). The options process is bespoke and personalised to ensure all pupils can achieve what is best suited to them.
Sixth Form Curriculum
The Sixth Form years at Hampton Court House are both challenging and exciting. Pupils have the opportunity to specialise in subjects they particularly excel at and study these areas to an advanced academic level. The privileges of senior status in the School bring with them responsibilities too: service, leadership and co-curricular enrichment are integral to Sixth Form life.The Sixth Form curriculum also provides pupils with the skills they will need in order to successfully navigate our complex, interconnected and ever-changing world. We want our pupils to be inquisitive, compassionate and connected; to be independent, reflective learners who work as hard for others as they do for themselves. Lower Sixth pupils at Hampton Court House also keep an eye on 21st century contexts through participation in the Global Perspectives & Research Programme.
Beyond the curriculum
They aim to make school life an exciting experience, offering learning opportunities for personal development, achievement and enjoyment. We want to provide an education for life, giving our students the knowledge, skills and values they need to become well-rounded and confident individuals. The energetic and inspirational staff offer a wide range of different clubs each term, catering to a myriad of interests. Taking part in clubs promotes building positive relationships with staff and enables friendships to form with pupils from other year groups, alongside developing their interests and expanding their horizons.
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