Year 9 Curriculum Guide - South Bromsgrove High School ...

Year Nine Curriculum Guide 2013-14
Food Studies
Curriculum Coordinators
Mrs Bradley and Mrs Davies
What we will teach your child:
We aim to give your child an understanding of healthy eating and basic nutrition and equip them
with the skills to successfully prepare their own meals. They will be looking at why breakfasts are
such an important meal of the day, nutritionally analysing their own diets, understanding how to
prepare, cook and store food safely and how to present and garnish food to give it the wow factor.
How you can support your child:
All pupils will be given their recipe one week in advance. Ideally it would be helpful if pupils
shopped with their parents or at least did their own pre-preparation for their practical lesson this is
an important part of their homework. We are very cost conscious and do advise pupils to “buddy
up” with a friend in order to share more unusual ingredients. We would be very grateful if parents
could ensure their child has an apron for their practical sessions; this is a health and safety issue and
pupils will not be allowed to cook if this requirement is not met. If your child has gel nails please
ensure they have plastic gloves they can use. Please do not hesitate to contact us if this is a
problem.
Supportive resources / websites / visits:
Enabling pupils to practice their final assessment dishes at home would be an advantage.
Food magazines would help to stimulate and inspire along with TV programs which focus on food
and cooking skills e.g., Master Chef.
Key subject information including relevant coursework deadlines:
Each practical session is teacher assessed; pupils are awarded a level for their final outcome and for
their organisation and hygienic practices. One of the sessions is peer assessed, pupils are asked to
assess each other’s work. For their final assessment pupils are given the opportunity to work
independently and creatively in producing their own product. They will be required to produce a
time plan to work to evaluate their performance. This written and practical assessment provides the
summative assessment for this unit – pupils are basically showcasing what they can do!
Homework Expectations:
Pupils are expected to take responsibility for informing and discussing recipes with parents,
familiarising themselves with the recipe and preparing ingredients prior to the lesson as part of their
mis en place.
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