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Food and Nutrition - Curriculum Vision
KS4 Exams
Pupils can continue their Food studies by opting for Eduqas GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition. This consists of:
Eduqas GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition:
Qualification Accreditation Number: 601/8093/6
Component 1: Principles of Food Preparation and Nutrition Written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes 50% of qualification
This component will consist of two sections both containing compulsory questions and will assess the following six areas of content:
1. Food commodities
2. Principles of nutrition
3. Diet and good health
4. The science of food
5. Where food comes from
6. Cooking and food preparation
Section A: questions based on stimulus material.
Section B: structured, short and extended response questions to assess content related to food preparation and nutrition.
Component 2: Food Preparation and Nutrition in Action Non-examination assessment: internally assessed, externally moderated Assessment 1: 8 hours Assessment 2: 12 hours 50% of qualification
Assessment 1: The Food Investigation Assessment
A scientific food investigation which will assess the learner's knowledge, skills and understanding in relation to scientific principles underlying the preparation and cooking of food.
Assessment 2: The Food Preparation Assessment
Prepare, cook and present a menu which assesses the learner’s knowledge, skills and understanding in relation to the planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of food.
Key Stage 4 Eduqas GCSE Food preparation and Nutrition Programme of Study
Staff List
Miss E Flight – Curriculum Leader for Food and Nutrition
Miss N Harrison – Food Teacher
Miss A Pedley – Food Technician
Extra-curricular activities
The Food Department offers a number of food related activities:
- Cooking Club
- GCSE Practical Masterclasses
How parents can support their children?
As your son/daughter studies Food at Parklands, here are a few ways you can support them and help them succeed in their food lessons
• Ask to see their recipe and ensure they have the correct ingredients for their next practical lesson. This will be uploaded onto google classroom a week in advance
• Weigh ingredients out accurately at home (we only have one hour to prepare, make and cook!)
• Please send a suitable named container/dish for your child to take their food home in (we encourage them to think about ’How am I going to get this home?’)
• We will let you know, along with ingredients, on occasions when they require a dish/tin from home to bake their food product in
• Name all containers/bags/dishes etc you send to school and would like returning!
• If there is an occasion when there is a genuine reason when you cannot provide ingredients please get in touch (If given enough advanced notice of a genuine reason we may be able to help your child.)