Students will develop culinary skills, creativity and critical thinking about the food we eat, its impact on the world around us, and a clear understanding of the complexity of the hospitality industry.
Hospitality and Catering is the fourth largest industry in this country and accounts for 10% of the countries workforce. We will equip students with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to progress to employment in the sector.
Students will develop their knowledge of issues related to nutrition and food safety and how they affect successful operations in the industry. They will also develop food preparation and cooking skills as well as important transferable skills such as organisation, time management, planning and communication.
Enrichment
Students will have the opportunity to cater for the Beckfoot Christmas afternoon tea celebration for local care home residents.
Students will aim to provide an understanding of nutrition to their school and local community.
Assessment
Internal assessments will take place throughout each year to monitor student progress and further inform teaching and learning.
Students will be assessed with an exam worth 40% of their overall grade and coursework worth the other 60%.
KS4 Specification
Careers
The Hospitality and Catering curriculum links nutrition, social, moral, ethical and environmental
issues and recipe planning and adaptations to the environment around us. There is an emphasis on
time management and independent working as all practical lessons are only 1 hour long.
Curriculum Overview
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