Food Technology and Food & Nutrition
Virgil: “The greatest wealth is health”
Meet the Food Technology and Food & Nutrition Department
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Ms S. Cowern |
Head of Department |
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Mrs R. Boswell |
Teacher of Food Technology & Health & Social Care |
Intent
Design Technology / Food Technology (KS3)
Design Technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject that develops pupils’ creativity and imagination as they design and make products to solve current issues in a variety of contexts. Pupils develop a wide range of subject knowledge and forge links to other areas of their mathematics, science, computing and art curriculum. Our curriculum encourages pupils to take risks and learn to evaluate past and present ideas for a better future across the mediums of design technology. From gaining confidence and competence in Year 7, they should progress onto becoming more independent in Year 8 and then showing initiative in their approach to practical tasks in Year 9.
During Key Stage 3 Food & Nutrition, pupils design, make and evaluate a range of dishes. They will become familiar with current healthy eating guidelines and develop a technical knowledge and understanding of the properties of ingredients. In addition, pupils will explore the nutritional needs of a variety of target groups and will be able to make an informed choice of food within a range of contexts.
Food & Nutrition (AQA GCSE)
In Key Stage 4, pupils will draw upon their foundation knowledge acquired in KS3 Food to support their learning to develop a range of specialist skills. Pupils will use practical cooking skills to develop a thorough understanding of nutrition, food provenance and the working characteristics of food materials.
Pupils will nurture their practical cookery skills to give them a strong understanding of nutrition.
Pupils are assessed on their knowledge with an external written exam contributing to 50% of the course grade. Practical skills are assessed through a food preparation assessment and food investigation, contributing to 50% of the course grade.
Scheme of Learning/Courses/Curriculum Map
Exam Board Specification - AQA GCSE Food and Nutrition
Feedback Policy
The primary purpose of feedback is to move pupils on with their learning. Pupils receive feedback on their learning in a number of different ways, both formally and informally.
Formative assessment takes place every lesson in many forms including:
- Low stakes quizzing
- Live marking in lessons
- Questioning
- Peer and self-assessment (green pen)
- Examination style questions
Pupils are provided with detailed written feedback on longer pieces of written work and key pieces. Next steps marking is implemented, alongside other techniques to promote learning and progress. Pupils are expected to respond to their feedback and make improvements to their work by acting upon it immediately using green pen.