Home Economics

Home Economics at Key Stage 3 is part of Learning for Life and Work. In Years 8, 9 and 10 pupils get the opportunity to examine key concepts in relation to:

 

• healthy eating

• home and family life and 

• independent living.

 

Each year is divided into a series of units which are designed to be enjoyable, challenging and relevant for our young people. A wide range of practical cookery is built into each unit of work so that pupils can develop a range of important skills such as working with others, thinking for themselves, cooking skills and using equipment. Practical cookery is enjoyed greatly by all pupils in and is a wonderful opportunity for them to develop healthy attitudes to food whilst learning some life-long skills. 

 

Home Economics aims to promote and enhance the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities through understanding food choice, nutritional health, consumer issues and relationships. This subject aims to equip pupils with the knowledge, skills and values that will help them to make appropriate lifestyle choices.

 

The skills, knowledge and understanding developed through studying Home Economics are important in today’s society, where:

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• obesity is an increasing problem;

• diet-related illness is prevalent; and

• many people rely on ready meals.

 

Teachers give pupils the opportunity to explore relevant, real-life contexts that are based on the statutory requirements. These should help them to develop a range of practical food skills and Whole Curriculum Skills and Capabilities.

 

At Killicomaine we study the following over the three years: