Food Technology

Welcome to the Food Technology Department

Miss F Lawless - Teacher of Food Technology

Curriculum Intent

Food Technology contains elements of a wide range of subjects. It focuses on English for writing evaluations, discussion and reasoning. Maths is used to weigh measure and estimate timings, all of which are crucial in deciding the outcome of a product. Design and Technology is used for developing the student’s creative flair and design. PSHE is taught within the lesson when learning about the health benefits of eating certain foods. Students learn about food within different religions and cultures. The subjects also is heavily weighted in the scince of recipes and ingredients.  We at Wixams have created a curriculum that is designed to create an understanding of portion sizes and costings of food and develop lifelong skills for the future of all pupils in how to feed themselves, healthily with the knowledge of what they are putting in their bodies. Knowing this is fuel and not just calories and have an understanding of where their food comes from.

The Impact:

Pupils are taught the safety and hygiene rules of the working kitchen. They work to gain confidence and be more competent in the kitchen environment. Revisiting, consolidating and extending their knowledge and skills. The range of skills used within the working kitchen help pupils to create food for themselves and others to a high standard of hygiene and presentation. The skills taught use a range of equipment such as blenders, steamers, mixers and food processors. All pupils are expected to partake in the activities within the kitchen; pupils are also expected to discuss and evaluate their work with others. The documentation is important as this encourages changes to their product next time they choose to make it again.

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