KS3 Food Technology

As part of their work with food, pupils will be taught how to cook and apply the principles of nutrition and healthy eating.  Instilling a love of cooking in pupils will also open a door to one of the great expressions of human creativity.  Learning how to cook is a crucial life skill that enables pupils to feed themselves and others affordably and well, now and in later life.

Pupils will be taught to:

• understand and apply the principles of nutrition and health;
• cook a repertoire of dishes so that they are able to feed themselves and others a healthy and varied diet;
• become competent in a range of cooking techniques [for example, selecting and preparing ingredients; using utensils and electrical equipment; applying heat in different ways; using awareness of taste, texture and smell to decide how to season dishes and combine ingredients; adapting and using their own recipes.