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Food Technology

Food Technology


Pupils learn the principles of food hygiene and safety through the study of food technology. They also learn the hygienic procedures to follow when preparing, cooking and storing food.

The study of food technology develops pupils’ understanding of the relationship between food, good health, growth and energy balance throughout life.

Pupils develop the ability to make informed choices about food for healthy eating. They also develop the practical capability to prepare and cook a variety of dishes and meals to achieve a healthy diet.

The satisfaction that pupils gain from developing food products contributes towards their self-esteem and sense of wellbeing.

When planning, organising and carrying out practical activities, pupils are guided and advised in order to remain safe. They learn how to recognise risk, and to take responsibility for themselves and others as they use tools and equipment to develop products. The skills that pupils develop in these processes are highly valued by employers.

KEY STAGE 3 - 2010/2011
Throughout Key Stage 3, pupils learn whilst carrying out a variety of both practical and written activities.

LOWER 4
Pupils learn basic practical skills which are linked to various topics. These include: hygiene and safety, use of the cooker, weighing and measuring, equipment, nutrition, a balanced diet. The year concludes with a ‘Design and Make a Packed Lunch’ activity.

UPPER 4
Pupils basic practical skills are built upon whilst linked to various topics. These include: diet and nutrition, wise food shopping and the versatility of staple foods. The year concludes with a ‘Design and Make an Interesting Multi-cultural Food using a Staple Food as the Main Ingredient’ activity.

LOWER 5
What is the influence of multicultural cuisine on our everyday lives? Pupils learn about the eating habits and traditions of people from other countries and cook with a variety of ingredients from around the world.

GCSE Food and Nutrition and A Level Food Technology are popular options for pupils who wish to further their study in this subject area. The department follows the AQA specification for GCSE and Ed Excel for A Level.