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Careers in food

This section provides resources and inspiring case studies about careers with...

About Food - a fact of life

Food – a fact of life (FFL) is a comprehensive, progressive education program...

Whole school food policy

Food has a significant role to play in determining health and wellbeing, esta...

Primary food lead essentials pack

A curated collection of Food – a fact of life resources to support primary te...

Food - a fact of life Roadmaps

The Food - a fact of life Roadmaps are a visual guide to food and nutrition e...

Where food comes from (3-5 Years)

This section provides activity ideas and resources to introduce plants and an...

Food commodities (3-5 Years)

This section provides activity ideas and resources to introduce children to f...

Food based sessions

Use food as a context for learning using these food based sessions. A guide,...

Food and drinks (5-7 Years)

Food and water are basic requirements for life.

Food choice (5-7 Years)

People choose different types of food for different reasons.

Where food comes from (5-7 Years)

This section provides activity ideas and resources to introduce plants and an...

Food origins (5-7 Years)

Food has to be grown, reared or caught.

Teacher resources (12)

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14 - 16 YR
Food poisoning

A presentation looking at food poisoning.

14 - 16 YR
Food poisoning worksheet

A presentation looking at food poisoning.

14 - 16 YR
Food poisoning quiz

A quiz looking at food poisoning.

14 - 16 YR
Food poisoning quiz answers

The answers to a quiz looking at food poisoning.

14 - 16 YR
Food spoilage, contamination and poisoning KO 14-16

A Knowledge organiser providing key information around food spoilage, contami...

11 - 14 YR
Food poisoning presentation

A presentation looking at food poisoning.

11 - 14 YR
Food poisoning worksheet

A worksheet looking at food poisoning.

multi-yr
Food poisoning fact file

Pupils can use this fact file to learn about different types of bacteria that...

multi-yr
Example risk assessment - food poisoning

An example risk assessment - minimising the causes of food poisoning and alle...

14 - 16 YR
Food assurance schemes presentation

A presentation about food assurance schemes.

14 - 16 YR
Food processing KO 14-16

A Knowledge organiser providing key facts around food processing.

14 - 16 YR
Where food comes from KO14-16

A Knowledge organiser providing key facts around where food comes from.

Recipes (12)

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Pea and mint falafel
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    Medium
  • Time
    45 mins
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Mealie bread
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    45 mins
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Chimichurri fish traybake
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    Medium
  • Time
    45 mins
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Spicy chickpea and mushroom burgers
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    Medium
  • Time
    30 mins
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Grilled teriyaki fish with vegetables and noodles
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    High
  • Time
    45 mins
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Fantastic fish cakes
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    Low-Medium
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    45 mins
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Fish and veg stack
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Koftas
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    Medium
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    45 mins
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    2
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Spicy bean burger
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    Medium
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    45 mins
  • Serves
    4
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Awesome overnight oats
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    30 mins
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Herby Persian frittata
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    Medium
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    45 mins
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Middle Eastern style baked eggs
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    Medium
  • Time
    45 mins

Events (12)

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Food spoilage, hygiene and safety

An online course focusing on food spoilage, hygiene and safety.

  • Cost
    FREE
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    tbc
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    Online course

Characteristics of good practice in teaching food and nutrition education (secondary)

An online course to help teachers become even better food teachers.

  • Cost
    FREE
  • When
    tbc
  • Time
    00:00 Start
  • Where
    Online course

Characteristics of good practice in teaching food and nutrition (primary)

This course has been specifically created for practising, newly qualified and trainee primary tea...

  • Cost
    FREE
  • When
    tbc
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    Online course

Functional properties of food

An online course that focuses on the functional properties of proteins, carbohydrates and fats. I...

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    FREE
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    Online course

Food training - primary (England)

This course has been specifically created for initial and practising primary school teachers in E...

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    FREE
  • When
    tbc
  • Time
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    Online course

Food training - primary (Northern Ireland)

This course has been specifically created for initial and practising primary school teachers in N...

  • Cost
    FREE
  • When
    tbc
  • Time
    tbc
  • Where
    Online course

Food training - primary (Wales)

This course has been specifically created for initial and practising primary school teachers in W...

  • Cost
    FREE
  • When
    tbc
  • Time
    tbc
  • Where
    Online course

Food training - primary (Scotland)

This course has been specifically created for initial and practising primary school teachers in S...

  • Cost
    FREE
  • When
    tbc
  • Time
    tbc
  • Where
    Online course

Food training - primary (Scotland - Gaelic)

This course has been specifically created for initial and practising primary school teachers in S...

  • Cost
    FREE
  • When
    tbc
  • Time
    tbc
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    Online course

Food training - primary (Wales - Cymraeg)

This course has been specifically created for initial and practising primary school teachers in W...

  • Cost
    FREE
  • When
    tbc
  • Time
    tbc
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Characteristics of good practice in teaching food and nutrition education (additional needs)

An online course for staff teaching food and nutrition to pupils with additional needs.

  • Cost
    FREE
  • When
    tbc
  • Time
    tbc
  • Where
    Online course

Food - a fact of life conference for HE teachers in Northern Ireland

A fully subsidised, hands-on training day for secondary Home Economics teachers at CAFRE’s Loughr...

  • Cost
    FREE
  • When
    31/01/2026
  • Time
    09:00 Start
  • Where
    CAFRE - Cookstown, Co. Tyrone,

News and Blog (12)

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Neurodivergent learners and practical food lessons

Advice and tips for practical food lessons with neurodivergent learners

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Guidelines for schools education resources about food

The importance of food education in our schools continues to be part of the s...

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A-level food - have your say

In 2015, the decision was taken that A-levels in food technology and home eco...

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Food – a fact of life: Our impact and benefits, as rated by teachers

Food – a fact of life has been supporting teachers for over thirty years, pro...

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Food – a fact of life Roadmaps

Food - a fact of life's brand new Roadmaps are the perfect addition to your c...

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Why I love the Food - a fact of life Food Curriculum Roadmaps!

After receiving an enthusiastic response to our new Food Curriculum Roadmaps...

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Characteristics of good practice in teaching food and nutrition education

This guide sets out to provide direction on teaching food and nutrition acros...

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Food - a fact of life training has a real impact!

Find out more about FFL training and in particular our recent Food and nutrit...

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Food – a fact of life knowledge organisers

The team at Food – a fact of life has been busy putting together new addition...

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Inspiring careers in food

Do your students have a clear idea about their career journey and what they w...

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Good practice when teaching food in primary schools

The Characteristics document and course are available on the Food – a fact of...

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What’s happened in schools since the removal of ‘food’ A-level?

A summary of a survey carried out on the impact of the removal of A-level 'fo...

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