Key Information – Healthy Lifestyles
Subject Lead: Jonathan Bottom
Tel: 01484 504544
Email: jonathan.bottom@southgateschool.co.uk
Vision
Embracing a healthy lifestyle and supporting pupils to independently look after their physical and mental wellbeing is incredibly important. Food Technology will provide learners with an understanding of healthy lifestyles in the kitchen that can be transferred to their home environment. Our Physical Education curriculum allows pupils to develop an understanding of being active that is inclusive and enjoyable, harnessing the skills that will prepare them for keeping active and healthy in adulthood.
Curriculum Intentions
Physical Education
- Deepen their application of skills to include formal games and take an active leadership role in developing and improving performance
- Broaden knowledge of what being active is and how to apply a wider range of different physical skills/ tactics
- Develop an understanding of the benefits of being active, developing precision in a range of physical skills
Food Technology
- Deepen and apply their knowledge of the science behind healthy lifestyles in order to maintain a healthy body for themselves and others
- Broaden knowledge of the principles behind nutrition and a range of cooking techniques, and how this differs depending on circumstances
- Develop an understanding of the origins of food and ways in which to select, store and prepare food as part of a healthy and active lifestyle
Curriculum Journey for Food Technology
The journey begins with pupils developing their basic skills in the kitchen as well as increasing their knowledge of different food groups. This allows pupils to understand food in their own context before developing their understanding of food around the world including a range of different communities. They will learn where food comes from and how it should be stored and safely prepared.