Written question asked by Lee Anderson (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 February 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 February 2023. It was answered by Nick Gibb (Conservative) on Friday, 10 February 2023 on behalf of the Department for Education.
Food Technology
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing compulsory home economics lessons in schools.
- Answer
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In 2014 the Department introduced ‘cooking and nutrition’ into the design and technology curriculum, which is compulsory for pupils aged 5-14.
Pupils are taught how to cook with an emphasis on savoury dishes, and how to apply the principles of healthy eating and nutrition. In 2016, the Department introduced a food preparation and nutrition GCSE. This GCSE requires pupils to understand and apply the principles of food science, nutrition, and healthy eating when preparing and cooking food.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 138427
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Food technology
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