The national curriculum for England is taught in all local authority-maintained schools. The curriculum supports Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 (primary and secondary education, 5-14 years).
Food is mainly taught through:
- Design and technology: Cooking and nutrition;
- Science;
- Personal, Social, Health and Economic education (PSHE).
Physical education also plays an important part in pupil health and wellbeing.
For further information on the curriculum in England, go to: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/national-curriculum
Links:
National Support and Advice:
British Nutrition Foundation - https://www.nutrition.org.uk/
Food Standards Agency - https://www.food.gov.uk/
Public Health England - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
Change 4 Life - https://www.nhs.uk/change4life-beta/be-food-smart#MpxFQo8UIdKW5fh3.97
Children's Food Trust - http://www.childrensfoodtrust.org.uk/lets-get-cooking/
School Food Plan - http://www.schoolfoodplan.com/actions/cooking-in-the-curriculum/
Local Support and Advice:
Developing a healthier lifestyle
Humber Nutrition and Dietetics - http://www.humber.nhs.uk/services/nutrition-and-dietetics.htm
Local Sure Start Centres - http://www2.eastriding.gov.uk/living/children-and-families/the-family-information-service-hub/childrens-centres/#find
FISH - http://www2.eastriding.gov.uk/living/children-and-families/the-family-information-service-hub/