FOOD PREPARATION & NUTRITION STATEMENT

Food Preparation and Nutrition (FPN), together with Design Technology are inspiring, rigorous and practical subjects. Using creativity and imagination, pupils design and make products and dishes that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values.

In FPN, students acquire a broad range of subject knowledge and draw on other subjects such as DT, Science, Mathematics, Geography, Religious Studies, History, ICT and Art. They learn to become resourceful, innovative and capable citizens.

High-quality Food & Nutrition education makes an essential contribution to the creativity, culture, wealth, health and wellbeing of the nation and through evaluation of products, students develop a critical understanding of their impact on daily life and the wider world.

Food is a vital part of our daily lives and is absolutely essential for life. As our students develop to become young adults, it is imperative that they acquire the knowledge, confidence and skills needed to make healthy food & lifestyle choices.

At Westfield Academy, students will develop their knowledge and understanding of nutrition, healthy eating, food preparation, hygiene, cooking techniques, and sensory characteristics.

Facilities

The FPN department has two fully equipped specialist food rooms. The food rooms offer excellent facilities for the teaching of food, with a variety of equipment and resources available to all students.