It encourages learners to cook, enables them to make informed decisions about food and nutrition and allows them to acquire knowledge in order to be able to feed themselves and others affordably and nutritiously, now and later in life.
It is vital that we have an understanding of nutrition and food, to sustain a healthy lifestyle and to educate future generations. BY studying food preparation and nutrition we can investigate the role diet has in the health and well-being of individuals.
Component 1- Principles of Food Preparation and Nutrition
Written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes
50% of the qualification 100 marks
Learners should be given the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of the six areas of content.
Component 2 - Food Preparation and Nutrition in Action
Non-examination assessment
50% of the qualification 100 marks
Learners will be able to select from a choice of two tasks for each assessment, these include practical investigations and the development of skills.
What has been happening in the department recently?
Year 8 Historical project - in conjunction with Newcastle University, students studied and recreated old recipes. Then took part in a local re-enactment.
Future chefs - School and local heats. Students planned and created their own dishes.