Curriculum Intent

At RVC, we provide students with the opportunity to develop essential cooking skills and knowledge that will support them throughout their lives. We aim to equip every young person with the practical skills and understanding needed to prepare healthy, nutritious and cost-effective meals for themselves, while also developing the confidence to share these skills with friends and family.

The curriculum encourages students to develop an understanding of healthy eating, budgeting and informed food choices, while also promoting independence, creativity and problem-solving. Through practical experiences, students develop skills that can be applied beyond the classroom and into everyday life.

KS4 Implementation

Students work both independently and collaboratively during practical lessons, developing their confidence and competence within the kitchen environment. They are taught a range of cooking techniques and are given opportunities to apply these skills when preparing a variety of dishes.

Students complete fortnightly cooking evaluation sheets, allowing them to reflect on their learning, evaluate the outcomes of their dishes and identify ways in which they can improve. They also develop their ICT skills through recording, researching and presenting aspects of their learning.

Students work towards clearly defined objectives throughout the course, providing regular opportunities to develop the knowledge and practical skills required to achieve their BTEC qualification.

KS4 Impact

On completion of the Home Cooking course, students will have developed the knowledge, understanding and practical skills needed to prepare a variety of healthy and nutritious dishes. They will be competent in using a range of cooking techniques and will have increased confidence in working independently within a kitchen environment.

Home cooking is an essential life skill, providing opportunities for students to develop creativity, innovation and problem-solving skills. Students will also be better equipped to make informed choices about food, nutrition and household budgets.

Through the combination of practical experience, reflection and assessment, students develop greater independence and confidence, while working towards achieving a recognised BTEC qualification.