Food Technology

The Food Technology curriculum at Stone Hill School is designed to progressively build skills and knowledge, from Key Stage 1 through to Key Stage 4. The curriculum equips pupils with the confidence to make healthier choices and provides the necessary life skills to support Health and Wellbeing. This contributes to pupils making healthy food choices and maintaining good oral hygiene.  Our pupils will have the skills and confidence to experiment with food as a creative craft, leading to a lifelong appreciation of, and interest in, foods from all cultures


Our pupils will develop a broad range of knowledge, including understanding the importance of nutrition and the function of food in maintaining a healthy body. They will be taught the importance of hygiene and safety, in keeping food safe. Pupils will also learn important skills such as time management, the ability to multi task, working with others, decision-making, attention to detail and economical budgeting. Pupils will be encouraged to analyse, discuss, describe and evaluate their dishes through a variety of verbal and written formats, clearly evidencing their progress.  As well as Health and Wellbeing, Food Technology has many other cross curricular links, including English, Maths, Life Skills, Science and RE.

Teachers coordinate and direct pupils to be able to work both independently and as integral parts of larger teams. Teachers model professional working relationships, to enable pupils to learn to work under direction in a fast paced productive environment and to enthuse pupils with a desire to explore the potential of food in their lives and as a career.

Fundamentally, we want pupils to be able to work in a safe and organised manner and be confident enough to make informed decisions that promote good diet and health. Pupils will be able to apply a wide range of culinary skills and make a diverse variety of dishes/meals independently. In years 10 and 11, pupils are assessed independently in creating dishes that they are proud of.

Click the link below to download our Food Technology curriculum map