Course Overview
We will explore progression through the knowledge, skills and techniques needed to teach all aspects of cooking and nutrition to successfully implement the National Curriculum. We will explore how to use the principles of healthy eating to prepare, cook and taste dishes with a focus on savoury food with primary aged children. We will look in-depth at the Cooking and Nutrition curriculum and ways to implement this effectively whilst making cross-curricular links. You will leave feeling inspired and with an increased level of confidence to go back to your school, train your staff and get your children engaged and passionate about cooking encouraging a whole school approach to food and nutrition.
Who should attend
Teachers, teaching assistants & D&T coordinators who wish to teach cookery and nutrition
Why Attend
- Learn from and with an expert practitioner
- Mixture of demonstrations, activities, discussions and practical work
- Share ideas for developing specific cooking skills across the school
- Develop confidence of staff
- Ensure health and safety whilst using equipment
- Develop practical expertise in skill development
- Share good practice ideas with colleagues
- Obtain resources and recipe ideas for whole class teaching
What will it Cover
- Planning and preparation (e.g. risk assessments and food policy)
- Recipes, resources and equipment
- Food hygiene, safety and allergens
- How to teach key cooking skills and techniques
- Practical aspects of delivery
- Progression in cooking and nutrition through the key stages
- Implementing the National Curriculum
- Making cross-curricular links to wider subjects
Testimonials
“Jenny’s session was superb – she understands the realities of the situation in schools and has very realistic, practical and creative ideas to deliver in a way that meets many curriculum requirements making timetable issues a little less daunting. Very approachable too!
Additional Information:
Delegates will leave with a resource pack to take back to school enabling them to feel confident in training staff back in school.
Need to know allergen and dietary information a week before.
Cost: £150 per delegate
All costs are subject to VAT
All cancellations must be completed online at www.schoolimprovementliverpool.co.uk/myaccount at least 48 hours in advance. Failure to cancel or non-attendance will incur full advertised costs.