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Key Stage 3 Overview
Home Economics at Key Stage 3 is part of Learning for Life and Work. In Years 8, 9 and 10
pupils get the opportunity to examine key concepts in relation to healthy eating, home and
family life and independent living. Each year is divided into a series of units which are
designed to be enjoyable, challenging and relevant for our young people. A wide range of
practical cookery is built into each unit of work so that pupils can develop a range of
important skills such as working with others, thinking for themselves, cooking skills and
using equipment. Practical cookery is enjoyed greatly by all pupils in Key Stage 3 and is a
wonderful opportunity for them to develop healthy attitudes to food whilst learning some life-
long skills.
GCSE Overview
GCSE Home Economics is a very relevant and interesting subject which provides pupils with the opportunity to prepare them for the responsibilities, opportunities and experiences of adult life. The current specification contains two main components, Diet and Health and Consumer Awareness.
Diet and Health
Within this section, pupils get the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary for providing healthy diets for family members throughout life.
Consumer awareness
In this section pupils will get the opportunity to apply knowledge, understanding and skills as discerning and effective mangers of resources.
A-Level Overview
The Department offers two courses: GCE Home Economics and Applied A-Level Health and Social Care.
Home Economics (CCEA)
This course consists of four units and builds on the knowledge and skills learnt in GCSE Home Economics.
Year 13
AS1 - Nutrition for optimal health |
External assessment |
AS 2 - Priority health issues |
External assessment |
Year 14
A2 1- Consumer issues |
External assessment |
AS 2 - Priority health issues |
External assessment |
Health and Social Care (OCR)
The aim of this course is to encourage students to develop an interest in health, early-years care and education, social care and issues affecting the care sector. This course allows students to develop skills that will enable them to make an effective contribution to the care sector, including skills of research, evaluation and problem-solving in a work related context. This course prepares the students for further study and training in the area of health and social care.
Year 13
Unit 1: Promoting quality care |
External examination |
Unit 2: Communication in care settings |
Internal portfolio |
Unit 3: Promoting good health |
Internal portfolio |
Year 14
Unit 10: Care practice and provision |
Internal portfolio |
Unit 14: Mental health |
Internal portfolio |
Unit 15 : Human Behaviour * |
External examination |
*Subject to change
Staff
Mrs Sharon McKee (Head of Department)
Miss Patricia Garrett
Mrs Carol Macleod
Technician: Mrs Katy Carson
“Health is like money, we never have a true idea of its value until we lose it.”
Josh Billings
The Home Economics Department aims:
To help pupils explore their own health in a practical context while enhancing their potential to live a healthy lifestyle and make responsible choices about their diet and food.
To allow pupils to be more aware of values and lifestyles that are different from their own and help them make informed decisions with regards to family relationships.
To give pupils an awareness of themselves as consumers in a changing economy and help them to understand the importance of becoming a discerning consumer.
To give pupils the opportunity to develop their skills to prepare them for independent living.