Curriculum Intent:

At Polam Hall School our Food and Nutrition curriculum aims to:

Develop not only a love of cooking but also a deep understanding of how food is produced and the vital role it plays in good health.

Enable pupils to create exciting and nutritious meals that are well presented, using various cooking methods with an understanding of the impact on health.

Ensure that pupils have a clear and in depth understanding of the nutrients within the dishes that they create.

Ensure that pupils know not only the nutritional value of foods but also the function of those nutrients and the effect they have on health. 

Give pupils a good understanding of Food Science and how food processes work.

Enabling pupils to make informed choices when selecting foods to allow them to live a healthier and more active life.

At GCSE students follow the AQA specification. Further details can be found using this link:

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/food/gcse/food-preparation-and-nutrition-8585