Year 7 Food & Nutrition

Unit Content

Food & Nutrition 

Fundamentals

 

Year 7 begins with a practical unit in which students learn to use the essential equipment of food preparation such as knives, blenders, grill, hob and oven. This unit also teaches students to understand key components of Public Health England's Eatwell Guide.  

Key knowledge developed: 

  • Understanding key health and safety requirements in commercial and domestic kitchens 
  • Understanding the concept of food miles and how it influences decisions about what we eat 
  • Knowing key components of Public Health England's Eatwell Guide 

Key skills developed: 

  • How to demonstrate basic knife skills 
  • How to use a grill, hob and oven
  • How to identify and manage hazards in food production

Assessment: Students receive formative assessment on their progress throughout the unit. Summative assessment of the knowledge and skills learned is informed by students' engagement with their practical work and by their project outcomes.