Key Stage Four
Educas – Food Preparation and Nutrition - GCSE Food
Preparation and Nutrition | Eduqas
During Key Stage Four, students refine their skills in food science,
cooking and nutrition, with a continued focus on human and planetary health.
They deepen their understanding of complex topics, using advanced equipment and
techniques to safely prepare intricate, plant-forward dishes, all while
developing essential life skills. Through analysis and evaluation of food
choices, students consider health impacts, sustainability and practical
cooking skills for life. By the end of Y11, they demonstrate excellent culinary
proficiency, strong critical thinking and a mastery of advanced topics,
equipped to make informed, meaningful choices both in the kitchen and beyond.
There are two NEA (Non-Examination Assessment) tasks.
NEA1: Food Investigation Task (15% of GCSE)
Students investigate the science behind food, conducting experiments to
understand how ingredients behave and interact.
NEA2: Food Preparation Task (35% of GCSE)
Students plan, prepare and present dishes to showcase their cooking
skills, focusing on creativity, technical ability and time management.
The Eduqas GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition course covers food
commodities, principles of nutrition, diet and health, food science, food
provenance and sustainability and practical cooking skills, providing a
thorough foundation in nutrition and culinary science.
In KS4 Food Preparation and Nutrition, students develop practical
cooking skills, food science knowledge, nutritional analysis, menu planning,
food safety, creativity in presentation and evaluation skills, preparing them
for a long healthy life and further studies or careers in food and nutrition.
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