01942 204 640 admin@hhhs.net Quick Links Search for: Home About Us For Parents For Students News Vacancies Contact Us Staff GCSE HUB Food Studies Subject: Food Studies Head of Subject: Mrs L Greenwood In Key Stage 3 students are taught Food Studies in mixed ability groups. Students are taught Food Studies 1 hour a week throughout Year 7, 8 and 9. Assessments are completed every half term to track and monitor the progress of students in each subject. Feedback is provided to students in terms of the skills they are working towards or have mastered. Targets for further improvement are then shared with students. At Key Stage 4 student can opt to follow Food Preparation and Nutrition to GCSE level. Students that opt to take Food Preparation and Nutrition will have 3 hours a week and are working towards one GCSE qualification. They follow the AQA Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE Specification code: 8585. They will be awarded a grade 1-9 following their GCSE examinations in the summer of Year 11. Assessments to track progress are set regularly throughout each half term. With feedback being related to GCSE criteria to highlight areas of strength and development throughout the course. Throughout their time at Hawkley Hall, students are taught the following key skills: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of food, cooking and nutrition Apply knowledge and understanding of food, cooking and nutrition Plan, prepare, cook and present dishes, combining appropriate techniques Analyse and evaluate different aspects of food, cooking and nutrition, including food made by themselves and others Overview of the Food Studies Curriculum The topics students cover throughout Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 are outlined in the table below: Year Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2 7 Hygiene and Safety. Understanding tools and equipment. Building skills. Basic nutrition and healthy eating. Cereals and what they can be used for. Recipe modification and nutritional breakdown. Importance of fruit and vegetables. Designing to a brief. Modifying products to include fruit and vegetables. 8 Baked goods. Different methods used in baking. Science in baking. Designing to a specification. Presentation. Creating healthier versions of popular take away products. Nutritional analysis. Adapting products to improve their nutritional profile. Why we cook food. Different cooking methods. Different cooking methods. 9 Multicultural Foods. Food science. Multicultural foods. Food miles and the environment. Understanding ingredients and their uses. Cooking on a budget. Types of pastry, textures and uses. Designing for clients. 10 Nutrition Health risks linked to diet. Food Choice Food Safety Food Science Food Provenance 11 Preparation for and completion of controlled assessment 1. Completion of Controlled assessment 1. Preparation for and completion of controlled assessment 2. Completion of controlled assessment 2 and practical exam. Completion of controlled assessment 2. Exam preparation and revision. Exam preparation and revision. Exam preparation and revision GCSE Exam Board Specifications The specification code for GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition is 8585. Click here to view the GCSE specification Transition 2021 Please click the link below for more information: Coronavirus Please click the link below for the latest news from our school: Contact Us Address: Carr Lane, Wigan, WN3 5NY Telephone: 01942 204 640 Email: admin@hhhs.net Latest News Safer internet day – 9 Feb Invitation to Tender – Hawkley Interactive Screens Goodluck Year 11! Headteacher Update – August 2020 @HawkleyHallHigh Hawkley Hall High3 Sep Many thanks to the Y7 children that have taken part in the testing in school today. The children looked very smart and behaved extremely well and we are looking forward to welcoming them to our school on Monday. Reply on Twitter 1433783486922559491 Retweet on Twitter 1433783486922559491 Like on Twitter 1433783486922559491 7 Twitter 1433783486922559491 Load More... Hawkley Hall High School, Carr Lane, Wigan, WN3 5NY | T 01942 204640 | E admin@hhhs.net © Hawkley Hall High School 2018 Hawkley Hall High School is a member of the Rowan Learning Trust. Company No. 8010464, Reg. Office: Hawkley Hall High School, Carr Lane, Wigan. Copyright © 2018 Hawkley Hall High School