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food technology policy
2011
A STATEMENT OF INTENT
Food Technology is a subject that impacts everyone's lives. At Westbury School we aim to improve the health of pupils, by helping to influence their eating habbits. We do this through increasing what constitutes a healthy and environmentally sustainable diet, hygienic food preparation and storage methods. We also feel that it is important for pupils to increae their knowledge of food production, manufacturing, distribution and marketing practices and their impact on both healt and the environment.
It is our intent that pupils leaving Westbury School are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary for them to lead healthy lives by showing them how to prepare balanced meals as part of a healthy diet. Our curriculum lays a foundation for all students to experience food, learning cooking skills and aspects of healthy eating, consumer awareness and food safety, in order to become more independent and able to make informed choices now and in the future.
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Healthy Schools status, particularly through the healthy eating criteria;
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The every child matters agenda
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The Key Stage 3 Design and Technology: Food curriculum (Compulsory from September 2011)
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The food Standards Agency's core food competences;
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The specialist schools agenda;
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The delivery of consistent and up-to-date information;
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Good teaching and learning about food.
THE CURRICULUM
Our Curriculum aims to support:
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