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Food Preparation & Nutrition - Curriculum Information

Curriculum Intent 

 

Curriculum sequencing  

Year 7 Food Unit 

Pupils will learn about food hygiene and safety and how to use a range of cooking equipment. They will look at how to plan a healthy diet by studying the Eat Well Guide and learn about food groups and nutrition. They will learn how to carry out sensory analysis. Pupils will cook a variety of predominantly savoury recipes that are quick to cook. 

Year 8 Food Unit 

Pupils will learn about foods from different cultures around the world and how to source sustainable foods. The students will research the cuisine in a country of their own choice to learn more about traditional ingredients, cooking methods and dishes. They will cook more complex recipes in year 8. Most of the recipes will be suitable for a well balanced family meal. 

Year 9 Food Unit 

PupilPupils will develop a range of practical life skills to allow them to create their own nutritious dishes. The students will continue to study nutrition and learn how to plan a well balanced diet. They will extend their knowledge and research a variety of special dietary needs for different people including vegetarians. Practical work will look at the function of ingredients in recipes and how food science helps to create a perfect result. Recipes will include higher level practical skills. s will develop a range of practical and life skills to allow them to create their own nutritious dishes.  

In KS4 Students can go on to study:   

GCSE AQA Design and Technology in which pupils can specialise in  

  • papers and boards 

  • timber based materials 

  • metal based materials 

  • polymers 

  • textile based materials 

  • electronic and mechanical systems. 

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/design-and-technology/gcse/design-and-technology-8552 

or 

Eduqas GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition

link: https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/food-preparation-and-nutrition-gcse/#tab_overview

 

 

CURRICULUM SEQUENCING FOOD (MORE INFORMATION) 

Food – Curriculum Sequence

At Key Stage 3 students study Food for one lesson per fortnight (approximately 20 lessons). Approximately half of these lessons will be practical food lessons

In year 10 and 11 students can choose to study GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition as one of their option subjects.

 

Term 1&2 

Year 7

Hygiene & Safety in the Food Room.

Healthy Eating:

Eat Well Guide

5 A Day

Safe use of the cooker, knife skills and the use of other basic kitchen equipment.

Simple recipes that are predominantly savoury and with a focus on eating a balanced diet

Year 8

Recap of Food Hygiene & Safety.

Nutrition – Key nutrients in food

Sustainable Food Issues:

Fair Trade

Organic

Food Miles – promoting UK seasonal foods and buying local produce

Food Around the World

Safe use of kitchen equipment with use of some specialist tools.

More complex recipes based on family meals from around the world.

Year 9

Nutrition & Food Choice:

Energy balance

Healthier cooking methods

Nutrition – Macro and Micro Nutrients

Recipes with some choice of ingredients to suit dietary needs.

 

Food Science:

The function of different ingredients in recipes to give a quality product.

Experiments and recipes that explore food science eg cake making and bread making (pizza)

 

 

 

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Term 4

Term 5

Term 6

Year 10

Principle of Nutrition

Nutrition

Macronutrients

Micronutrients

Complimentary actions

Water

Dietary Fibre {NSP}

Diet & Good Health

Energy balance

RDIs, BMR, PAL

Life-stages

Special diets

Healthy diets

Dietary health issues

Planning diets

Adapting recipes

Calculate nutritional value

Food Safety

Micro-organisms

Positive uses & food spoilage

Growth conditions

Food storage

Contamination

Food poisoning

Preservation

Food Labelling

 

The Science of Food

Cooking methods

Heat transference

Function of ingredients

Working characteristics:

Protein

Carbohydrates

Fats/Oils

Fruit/Vegetables

Recipe remedies

Mock NEA 1

Food science experiment

 

Year 10 Mock

Written exam

Practical exam

 

 

Food Commodities

Dairy

Meat & Fish

Poultry & Eggs

Alternative proteins

Beans, nuts, pulses

Fats & oils

Sugar & syrups

Cereals, bread, pasta, potatoes

Fruits & vegetables

Year 11

Food Preparation

Factors affecting food choice

Sensory analysis

Food testing

 

NEA 1 FOOD SCIENCE

INVESTIGATION

15% exam – 8 hours

1,500-2,000 words

Food Provenance

Food origins

Food miles

Sustainability

Food security

Culinary traditions

 

Year 11 Mock exams:

Written exam

Practical exam

NEA 2 FOOD PREPARATION ASSESSMENT

35% - 12 hours, including 3 hour practical

15 pages (30 sides)

Research

Planning

NEA 2 Practical Exam

Evaluation

 

Food Manufacturing

Primary processing

Secondary processing

Affects of food processing on foods

 

Food Manufacturing

Food Additives

Fortification

Modified Foods

Food Packaging

 

Revision

 

Revision &

Exams

Departmental Staff 

  • Mrs C Whitby - Subject Leader 

Two equipped Food Technology rooms

 

Our Philosophy 

  • To provide our students with 'real life' problem solving skills relevant to today's environment.
  • To provide our students with the capabilities to communicate and develop their ideas and thought processes using the technological tools of today, whilst reflecting on past practices.
  • We aim to create within the department an environment, which will encourage pupils to achieve high standards, the best of which they are capable, in as many areas as possible and provide the foundations for a happy and successful adult life.

KS4 - Years 10-11 

Students attend 5 lessons per fortnight:

  • Eduqas - Food Preparation and Nutrition and AQA GCSE Design and Technology (Covers Resistant Materials, Product Design, Graphic Products Systems and some Textiles).
  • Non Exam Assessment (NEA's) 

    In Food there are 2 NEA's. The themes are released in the Autumn Term:

    NEA1 - A Food Science based task - October/November of year 11

    NEA2 - A research project with an extended practical food exam (3 hours)- January/February/March of year 11

  • Both GCSEs are 50% controlled assessment tasks and 50% exam with a mix of long and short answer questions.
  • The controlled assessment in all DT subject areas begins in the summer term of Year 10 and continues through to February half term of Year 11

Additional Sessions 

Food - Thursday 3.15-4.15 or lunchtimes in T5 and masterclasses, visits and speakers - will be incorporated into lessons to enable all students to participate

Revision Sessions 

For Easter Revision Sessions, please see Exam Support and Timetables page - under Teaching & Learning.

 

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