Food & Nutrition

All pupils study Food and Nutrition in years 7 - 9. Students can opt to take Home Economics (Food & Nutrition) for GCSE. Home Economics is taught largely in a recently refurbished Cookery room, use is made, where appropriate, of the schools' computer suite, and the Resource Centre computers. Pupils have access to a specialist nutrition analysis programme.

Rationale
The Food and Nutrition Department seeks to develop knowledge and skills to enable students to plan, prepare and cook meals in the home based on current dietary guidelines. Although some design work is included in the syllabus, the emphasis is on Home Economics as opposed to Food Technology.

By the end of year 9 it is hoped that all students will have gained a basic knowledge of food preparation and cookery, along with an understanding of nutrition and healthy eating, so that they may be capable of looking after themselves and/or others in a healthy and safe way.

In order that each student can develop their skills to their full potential the students are encouraged to be as independent as possible and to draw on knowledge and situations encountered in previous years.

As emphasis is placed on the active acquisition of knowledge, enjoyment forms an integral part of the learning process. The active participation of pupils encourages them to think critically, make informed choices and respect the views of others.

GCSE Exam Results and Statistics
In 2011, 9 pupils took GCSE F&N. There was a 100% pass rate at A-C grade. 36.4% achieved A/A* grades.
In 2010, 8 pupils took GCSE F&N. There was a 87.5% pass rate at A-C grade. 50% achieved A/A* grades.
GCSE F&N was not offered in 2009
In 2008, 4 pupils took GCSE F&N. There was a 100% pass rate at A-C grade. 50% achieved A/A* grades.

Teacher - Ms. C. Stacey BSc Cert Ed

To see Year 7 Syllabus Click here
To see Year 8 Syllabus Click here
To see Year 9 Syllabus Click here
To see GCSE Syllabus Click here

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