Our curriculum is designed to underpin our school values of:
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Teachers have high expectations of pupils; pupils rise to this challenge.
Respect
Students will understand the economic, environmental, ethical, religious and socio-cultural influences on food availability, diet and health choices.
The D&T curriculum seeks for students to consider ethical issues whilst learning about the impact of a solution on a user’s lifestyle, on society, and on the environment.
Regular group work encourages mutual respect, tolerance and the understanding of the feelings of others.
High Aspirations
Through innovative and inspirational experiences, students will develop independent and confident practice both in practical and theoretical lessons.
Students develop confidence in working in new environments with new equipment, building
skill and knowledge.
We provide a safe environment in which students can be innovative, take risks, become more resourceful, be enterprising and develop as capable learners being able to learn a range of new skills and to learn if they fail, turning failure into success.
Confidence
Design and Technology education makes a unique and valuable contribution to the education and preparation for students’ future lives for work
and or leisure.
Students will achieve their expectations in a creative and innovative way, overcoming difficulties and promoting resilience within the kitchens and workshops.
Through our curriculum, we support students to develop their creativity and offer a variety of opportunities, in and out of the classroom.
Mr Neal
Curriculum Leader
Mrs Pritchard
Teacher
Mrs Reeves
Teacher
Miss Whitehurst
Teacher
To find out what knowledge your child will learn in Food Technology click here
Our Food 5 Year Curriculum Journey
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Begin your new journey from Primary School with us
Year
7
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Food Nutrition: Cooking Food Safely
PSHCE & Careers
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Food & Nutrition: Nutrition
Careers
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Food & Nutrition: Packaging
PSHCE
Year
8
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Food & Nutrition: The World on a Plate
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Food & Nutrition: Dragon’s Den Challenge
PSHCE & Careers
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Food & Nutrition: Meat & Plant Based Diets
PSHCE
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Food & Nutrition: Nutrition at Key Stages
PSHCE & Careers
Year
9
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Food & Nutrition: Cultural Diets
PSHCE
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Food & Nutrition: Food Provenance & Sustainability
Year
10
Food Preparation & Nutrition
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Principles of Nutrition
Careers
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Food Safety
PSHCE & Careers
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Food Commodities
Careers
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The Science of Food
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NEA1
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Food Hygiene & Sustainability
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Culture & Cuisine
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Cooking Methods
Careers
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Basic Practical Skills
Careers
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Hospitality & Catering Industry
Careers
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Nutrition
Careers
Year
10
Hospitality & Catering
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NEA2
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Job Roles and Career paths
Careers
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Exam Preparation
Year
11
Food Preparation & Nutrition
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Completion of NEA1
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Food Skills
Careers
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Butchery & Fish Skills
Careers
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Time Planning
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The Science of Food Revision
Year
11
Hospitality & Catering
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Revision
Careers
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NEA2
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NEA2 Practical Exam
Careers
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NEA2 Preparations
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NEA1
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HC Nutrition
Careers
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Advanced Practical Skills
Careers
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Diet at Life Stages / Special Diets
Careers
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NEA2
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Menu Research & Planning
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Higher Practical Skills
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NEA2
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NEA Practical Exam
Final Outcome
GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition
BTEC Level 1 or 2 Hospitality & Catering
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