Year 7

Focus of Unit:

• The relationship between diet & health and the effects of poor diet on health
• How a range of different factors affect our food choices
• The functional & nutritional properties, working characteristics and sensory qualities of food and how science principles can be applied
• How to prepare, process, store and cook food safely

Year 8

Focus of Unit:

• Introduction to Italian cuisine
• The composition, nutrition and use of eggs
• Food Safety and Hygiene
• Food science (Gelatinisation, coagulation, bread making)  
• Special dietary needs
• Developing recipes for a dietary needs/requirement.

Year 9

Focus of Unit:

• Health and hygiene and HACCP
• Macro nutrients
• Food provenance and social issues
• Practical skills
• Planning and scheduling

Year 10 and 11

Curriculum Intent:
Level 1/2 Hospitality & Catering: In studying food preparation and nutrition, students must:
• Demonstrate effective and safe cooking skills by planning, preparing and cooking using a variety of food commodities, cooking techniques and equipment
• develop knowledge and understanding of the functional properties and chemical processes as well as the nutritional content of food and drinks
• understand the relationship between diet, nutrition and health, including the physiological and psychological effects of poor diet and health
• understand the economic, environmental, ethical, and socio-cultural influences on food availability, production processes, and diet and health choices
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of functional and nutritional properties, sensory qualities and microbiological food safety considerations when preparing, processing, storing, cooking and serving food
• understand and explore a range of ingredients and processes from different culinary traditions (traditional British and international), to inspire new ideas or modify existing recipes.

For further information about our Food Technology and Hospitality and Catering curriculum, please contact Mrs H Whittle, Head of Creative and Vocational, by emailing h.whittle@westcraven.co.uk or phoning the main office to arrange a call back