Hellesdon High School

Food Technology

Food Technology Vision Statement

The Design and Technology department firmly believes that students learn best by ‘doing’ and by allowing students to experiment and take design risks, in a safe and stimulating environment where there is emphasis on potential, success and achievement for all.

Our vision is to inspire, engage and challenge students in a rich and creative curriculum. We aim to offer a breadth of opportunities to experiment, invent and create through various practical specialisms as well as through critical and contextual understanding

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Examination Courses

Key Stage 4 - Hospitality and Catering

Exam board: EDUQAS

Assessment: 

  • Unit 1: Written Exam 40%
  • Unit 2: Controlled Practical Assessment 60%

This course allows students to learn about this vocational sector. They will have the opportunity to develop a range of specialist and general skills that would support their progress to employment in this industry. Employment ranging from chefs, hotel managers and food technologists would all naturally progress from this subject with further training.  Students will learn about issues related to nutrition and food safety. They will develop food preparation and cooking skills as well as transferrable skills of problem solving, organisation and time management, planning and communication.