Our year 11 GCSE students began the final year of their course with a 10-hour food investigation task where they were required to write a 1500-2000 report. This will make up 15% of their final grade and will be marked on research, investigation, analysis and evaluation skills.

This term they have begun their 20-hour food preparation task which includes trial dishes, analysis and a final 3-hour practical session to make their three dishes. The students will create a portfolio, including photographic evidence, and this part of their course is worth 35% of their final grade. Marks are awarded for research, technical skills, planning and creating the final menu, plus analysis and evaluation.

As the exam season approaches students will spend the summer term revising topics such as health, food science, safety, choice and provenance, and practice exam techniques and past papers before sitting their final Food Preparation & Nutrition GCSE.