Taunton Deane Partnership College                            FOOD TECHNOLOGY Yearly Overview 2022/2023 Key Stage 3 and 4  

Intent 

The ability to prepare fresh meals safely and hygienically is a key skill that pupils need to lead a healthy life. Our aim is to ensure that all pupils are equipped for the demands of living independently as healthy adults. All pupils should complete Key Stage 3 having developed the knowledge and skills to be able successfully transition to the BTEC course at Holway or to a mainstream provision.  

Impact 

To foster an enjoyment in cooking by using a variety of recipes to engage and interest our pupils. To make all lessons accessible by providing a choice of recipes so that pupils have some ownership of their learning. 

Key stage 3 - The impact on our pupils is engagement in lessons, being able to work safely in a practical environment and building up skill set that can be used when preparing food. 

Key stage 4 - The impact on our pupils is engagement in lessons and being able to work safely in a practical environment. Pupils are given the opportunity to gain a Level 1 BTEC in Food Technology. Some pupils will progress further and work towards a Level 2 BTEC. Gaining a BTEC in Food Technology enables pupils to access further education or work. 

Implementation. 

Each week, pupils are able to select either a sweet or savoury recipe that ties in with a theme (e.g. St David’s Day, Easter etc). 

KS3 pupils are taught the necessary skills to work safely and hygienically in a kitchen environment.  

KS4 pupils are entered for a Level 1 BTEC in Food Technology, which covers core cooking skills, such as basic hygiene, chopping, grating, boiling etc. The outcome is that pupils should be able to safely and independently follow a recipe within the constraints of a budget.  

Able pupils have the opportunity to progress to the Level 2 BTEC award, which requires a more in-depth knowledge of hygiene (shelf-lives etc.) and the ability to adapt recipes. 

We acknowledge that our cohort of pupils at TDPC have had disrupted learning and sometimes struggle to access learning. Some pupils, who are unable to access the BTEC curriculum, will engage in therapeutic cooking lessons where they are taught to cook safely 1:1 or in a small group.