Food Technology Aims

The food technology curriculum  at SMBS aims to:

• Instil a love of cooking.

• Foster and develop pupils’ creativity through cooking

• Equip pupils with the skills and knowledge to feed themselves and others affordably and healthily.

• Develop the confidence and technical expertise to use appliances and equipment in the kitchen safely and effectively.

• Understand the principles of nutrition and healthy eating in order to be able to apply these to their food choices.

• Develop the skills and understanding to critique and evaluate their dishes and those of others.

• Use discussion effectively to enhance learning.

• Increase pupils’ awareness of careers in the food technology industry.