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.