Foundations in Food (In person) Non specialist, KS3 -NEWCASTLE
Schedule
Wed Feb 25 2026 at 11:00 am to 03:30 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Westfield School, Newcastle | Newcastle Upon Tyne, EN
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Foundations in Food https://food-teachers-centre.cademy.io/foundationsf2f
About this training
This course has been designed to support non specialist and new teachers who are planning to teach food at KS3. It will give teachers the opportunity to look at the pedagogy of teaching food and cover the practical requirements which will help practical sessions run smoothly.
Focusing on Basic Nutrition, Health and Safety, setting up demonstrations and tips on how to set up the practical classroom. The practical aspect of the day will consist of a hands-on approach, covering key practical skills required at KS3 and provide ready to use resources to take away.
Training outcomes
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
● Describe the requirements of the KS3 (11-14 year old learners) D&T curriculum
● Explain and demonstrate a wide variety of practical skills.
● Recognise and apply health and safety in relation to the practical classroom
● Identify and explain the to link nutrition, food safety, food science, food choice and food provenance through carrying out practical sessions.
Why this course is useful
● Teachers who are new to food or D&T teachers will gain essential knowledge and improve their competence in teaching food .
● It provides an introduction to pedagogy of food teaching; looking at KS3 and recognised national frameworks and support for curriculum planning
● The practical nature of the training includes teaching basic skills & techniques, setting up the secondary classroom, setting up demonstrations, and rules & routines.
● It supports a basic understanding of what should be taught in relation to key concepts that underpin the subject such as nutrition and healthy eating and food science
● It is essential for managing safe practical lessons, for example safe use of basic equipment, personal hygiene, and allergies
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Where is it happening?
Westfield School, Newcastle, 92 Elmfield Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 4BD, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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