Key Stage 4

Students choose to study this subject at Key Stage 4 because…

• they want to learn more about nutrition, food choice and health
• they want to learn more about making the right choices when it comes to food
• they want to improve your cooking skills
• they are considering a career in the food industry

What will you study?

• Nutrition and Health – Nutrients and body functions
• Food Choice – Factors affecting food choice, planning healthy diets
• Food Preparation and Safety – Learn how to work with different types of equipment
• The role of the consumer – Purchasing of food, buying equipment and consumer protection

Course structure

Year 10

The course consists of practical and theory work. You will have 3 food lessons a week, one will be a practical cooking lesson, the other two will be theory work.

Year 11

Coursework – a word processed research project of your choice, prepare meals so that is suitable for your project. You will have to supply your own ingredients for practical sessions. The course does not just involve cooking, but also experiments and class work.

Homework

• Assignments
• Worksheets
• Group Work
• Revision for Tests
• Research
• Planning for Practical Lessons
• Coursework

Assessment

The course is Home Economics – Food and Nutrition. It is not the same as Food Technology as it focuses on nutrition and health and not on the developing of new recipes. The exam board is AQA. The written paper is worth 50% of the total marks and coursework the other 50%.

Support Information

If you have any questions please speak to Miss Hanke in Room H1.

“Food is like an exciting journey, it takes you from basic cookery skills all the way to entertaining trips such as “Ready Steady Cook” – Khadijah Year 11

“I find that food is a good subject to learn as you get to learn about different nutrients. You find out what food contains, what nutrients you need to have a balanced diet. Also you get to cook fun and exciting recipes for example pizzas, cakes and many more” – Anoushka Year 10