SECONDARY SCHOOL FOOD EDUCATION

SUPPORTING PUPILS TO MAKE HEALTHY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CHOICES ABOUT FOOD

Best Food Forward looks at the whole food system: what we eat, why we eat it, different cultural eating practices, the enjoyment of food, how it can affect our health and the impact it has on the environment.

It is designed to ensure that students know where food comes from and how it is grown, produced and prepared. Working with teachers, kitchen staff and students, it also educates about the part played by the food system in the human and physical world, including climate change. The School of Artisan Food aims to help and support schools as they enrich their whole food culture.

WHY TAKE PART?

Best Food Forward goes beyond school's statutory obligations to support their student's wellbeing. Not only is the programme aligned to meet the RSE and Health statutory guidance, but it also interlinks with other subjects, including DT, Science, Mathematics, Geography, and Religious Education.

We believe in a whole-school approach to food. As well as supporting academically, the programme supports future career insights, wellbeing, and valuable life skills that children need to learn to be the best version of themselves.

This is a project that inspires and teaches about good food, what it is, how to access it, and what it will mean for everyone’s future wellbeing.

The practical skills learnt align directly with the Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE and Hospitality and Catering qualifications. We aim to push beyond current barriers to support students in developing their own philosophy and ethos around positive food behaviours.

children making focaccia at the School of Artisan Food

SUPPORTING PUPILS TO MAKE HEALTHY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CHOICES ABOUT FOOD

PHASE ONE

What's involved?

A range of teaching materials are provided for KS3. Topics covered include nutrition, food and the senses, budgeting, meal planning, the impact of marketing on our food choices and the broader food environment.

Lessons are complemented by new teaching resources, which include presentations, interactive materials and lesson plans.

PHASE TWO

What's involved?

A practical hands-on day here at The School of Artisan Food, or if that isn’t possible, this could take place at your own school.

Sessions are based on seasonal and realistic recipes that can be replicated at home. Healthy eating messages, evidence-based information on food and essential practical food skills are incorporated throughout the day.

PHASE THREE

What's involved?

Set as homework, the final stage involves four virtual cook-along sessions to be prepared at home. These are designed to embed the skills learnt during the practical phase and to integrate them into the home environment.

In this phase, Best Food Forward will provide every learner with a box of staple foods to take home.

SECONDARY SCHOOL FOOD EDUCATION

SUPPORTING PUPILS TO MAKE HEALTHY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CHOICES ABOUT FOOD

WHY TAKE PART?

Best Food Forward is able to provide fully funded food education for a number of schools locally. This means tight academic budgets won’t be a barrier to participation. If you are interested in learning more, get in touch using the 'contact us' form below.

SUPPORTING PUPILS TO MAKE HEALTHY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CHOICES ABOUT FOOD

PHASE ONE

PHASE TWO

PHASE THREE

follow us #thebestfoodforwardproject

Contact Us

We would love to hear from you.
Contact us to learn more about our project or to become involved yourself.

SECONDARY SCHOOL FOOD EDUCATION

SUPPORTING PUPILS TO MAKE HEALTHY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CHOICES ABOUT FOOD

WHY TAKE PART?

SUPPORTING PUPILS TO MAKE HEALTHY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CHOICES ABOUT FOOD

PHASE ONE

PHASE TWO

PHASE THREE

follow us #thebestfoodforwardproject

Contact Us

We would love to hear from you. Contact us to learn more about our project or to become involved yourself.

We would love to hear from you.
Contact us to learn more about our project or to become involved yourself.