Ryedale School

Ryedale School is committed to combining the very best educational provision with high expectations and traditional values. In doing so we challenge and support students both to fulfil their academic potential and become exemplary young people of whom we can all be proud.This unites us in our commitment to ‘Aspire and Achieve’

Ryedale School is committed to combining the very best educational provision with high expectations and traditional values.The Ryedale Values of Honesty, Kindness and Respect are woven into the fabric of our community.A creative and inclusive atmosphere in which individual talents are nurtured and allowed to flourish. We believe in providing the right blend of challenge and support to enable all learners to maximise their potential in every aspect of school life.Thriving art, music and technology departments have a huge impact on the life of the school, creating exciting opportunities both inside the classroom and as extra-curricular experiences.

Food Preparation and Nutrition

Food Preparation and Nutrition

Our Vision

To inspire students with awe and wonder about food, its nutritional value, its effect on the planet and its importance within modern society. Students will learn that food is a staple that keeps our bodies alive, but it is also a key element of society that brings people together. International travel and migration have allowed for the sharing of foods and recipes, and the opportunity to celebrate diversity through the food that we eat. At Ryedale School students will learn about food from a diverse range of countries and cultures, whilst learning key cooking skills and kitchen safety. They will also consider issues around food sustainability and food provenance, as a result of the vast choice that we have today.

 

 

The Food Preparation and Nutrition Curriculum

Head of FPN

Miss Donna Wallis

dwallis@ryedale-rlt.co.uk

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GCSE Course Information

This is an exciting and creative course which focuses on practical cooking skills to ensure students develop a thorough understanding of nutrition, food provenance and the working characteristics of food materials.

Food preparation skills are integrated into 5 core topics: - Food, nutrition & health - students will learn about the main nutrients, why our bodies need them and which foods contain them. - Food science - this involves the study of the science of processes affecting food such as gelatinisation, coagulation and emulsification. - Food safety - this will further develop themes covered in Key Stage 3. - Food choice - this will cover ideas such as why we make certain choices about food. - Food provenance - the students will cover issues such as food miles, organic produce and food labelling

50% of the assessment will be via examination taken at the end of Year 11. Students will also complete two other assessments tasks: Task 1 - Food investigation assessed via a 1500-2000 word report (15%) Task 2 - Food preparation assessed via practical tasks, presented as an electronic portfolio (35%) Written exam- 1 hour 45 mins (50%)

 

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/food/gcse/food-preparation-and-nutrition-8585

Extra-Curricular and Enrichment

Throughout the course we will look for opportunities for professionals in the food trade to share their knowledge and experience. In the past, examples of this, have included visits from local chefs and demonstrations from local butchers and fish mongers.

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