Key Stage 3: Years 7, 8 & 9
Food Preparation and Nutrition
Students complete 20 weeks, one lesson per week in Food in Y7, Y8 & 9. In this time they will study a range of skills and knowledge through theory and practical lessons. Ingredients will be supplied through the school, with a small parent contribution, this helps to ensure that all students have the opportunity to take part in building their skills for life.
Students will learn the following key topics:
- Diet and Health
- Health and Safety
- Environmental concerns and food miles
- International and British food
- Food Safety
Key Stage 4: Years 10 & 11
Hospitality and Catering
A very popular subject at KS4, students have the opportunity to learn a wide range of key lessons linked to food. These include:
- The hospitality industry
- Job roles and employment
- Health, safety and hygiene
- Legislation
- Food Preparation
- Methods of cooking
- Culinary terms
- Food presentation
- Nutrition and special diets
- Menu planning
- Costing and portion control
- Equipment Communication and record-keeping
- Environmental consideration
- Food Packaging
- Additives
Students also will complete project based work where they complete a 2 course menu of their choice in accordance to a set theme. In this they have the opportunity to demonstrate high skills in products ranging including meringues, pastries, pasta etc.
