Implementing the new curriculum

Woodcote High School show how they went from non-practical design-led DT to practical cooking skills and progression. 

Introducing cooking as an option during 'golden' reward time at the end of the week. We've been amazed at how successful the learning has...

Our children take part in skills based cookery lessons where they cook in small groups, often eating their food afterwards.

We deliver 12 hours cooking during the school year, divided into skills-based lessons and cooking which is part of class-based teaching...

Embedding cooking in our curriculum and delivering 12 hours of cooking across the school year

Practical suggestions from a teacher already delivering the new curriculum

A focus on staff training on cooking and growing has supported curriculum development and skills progression, making the school feel confident...

We built a dedicated cooking room. Every class in the school had a dedicated fundraising target to achieve this. It's used four days out of five...

We all love our school garden and enjoy seeing plants and vegetables grow especially ones we can eat

Our children take part in skills based cookery lessons where they cook in small groups, often eating their food afterwards.