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