Food Preparation & Nutrition

Curriculum Overview

Our 5-year curriculum in Food equips students with the knowledge, understanding and skills to be able to feed themselves and others better. Students develop practical cookery skills and techniques as they explore the underlying principles of food science, nutrition, food choice, provenance and traditions and food safety. We aim to inspire students to be inquisitive, creative and confident cooks. Food Preparation and Nutrition is an exciting, up-to-date GCSE qualification that is relevant to the world of food today.

Key skills developed

Knowledge & Skills

Food preparation and nutrition will encourage students to:

Demonstrate effective and safe cooking skills by planning, preparing and cooking using a variety of food commodities, cooking techniques and equipment.
Develop knowledge and understanding of the functional properties and chemical processes as well as the nutritional content of food and drinks.
Understand the relationship between diet, nutrition and health and learn about healthier eating through practical food work.
Understand the environmental, ethical and socio-cultural influences on food and be able to apply simple budgeting skills to food choices they make.
Explore the sensory properties of food and how they can develop them.
Understand and explore a range of ingredients and processes from different culinary traditions.

How parents and carers can support

Talk to your child about what they are doing in lessons.
Check with your child to see if there is a practical in their next lesson to make sure they are fully prepared for it.
Let us know if your child has any food allergies or intolerances or other food related issues that we can support with.
Meal planning and preparation, cooking/helping at home is always a great way to develop their skills and knowledge.