Intent
At Lostock Hall Academy, our Food Preparation and Nutrition curriculum inspires a lifelong love of food and cooking while supporting students to become confident, creative and healthy individuals. As part of our commitment to developing ambitious, caring and resilient young people, we equip students with the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to make informed food choices and contribute positively to their families and communities.
Our curriculum has been carefully designed to support both academic achievement and personal development. Through practical experiences and theoretical learning, students develop the essential life skill of preparing and cooking food that is affordable, nutritious and sustainable. We foster high expectations for all learners, ensuring that every student feels included, supported and empowered to succeed.
We aim to broaden students’ aspirations by helping them explore the role of food in everyday life, further education and future careers. By developing confidence, independence and creativity, we encourage students to build skills that will benefit them both now and in the future.
Implementation
Our Food Preparation and Nutrition curriculum provides students with a progressive learning journey that develops practical cooking skills alongside a secure understanding of nutrition, food science, food safety and healthy eating. Through engaging and inclusive lessons, students learn how to plan, prepare and evaluate a wide range of dishes while developing independence, resilience and problem-solving skills.
Impact
Our Food Preparation and Nutrition curriculum ensures that students leave Lostock Hall Academy with valuable transferable skills that support healthy, informed and independent living. Students develop confidence in food preparation, an understanding of nutrition and wellbeing, and an appreciation of how food choices can positively impact individuals and communities.
Students who choose to study Food Preparation and Nutrition at GCSE gain a highly respected qualification that supports progression to further study, apprenticeships and careers within the food, hospitality and health sectors. Through high-quality teaching and meaningful learning experiences, students are encouraged to aspire, achieve and thrive, both academically and personally.
