Home Economics provide an exciting learning environment, which enhances the development of the knowledge and understanding around the inter-relationship between food and health, diet and consumer education. Through the use of practical learning, pupils are given the opportunity to develop their creative talents and to acquire organisational and management skills which can be adapted and transferred to day to day life and future careers.

The aims of the department 

Most importantly we want all pupils to enjoy their time in Home Economics whilst developing valuable life skills. More specifically we aim to: 

• Provide a welcoming environment throughout the department where pupils feel comfortable to learn. 
• To provide a range of courses that will be interesting to pupils and meet the needs of all learners. 
• To develop knowledge and understanding of kitchen hygiene and food safety. 
• To instil safe and organised working practices. 
• Build confidence through the development of practical food skills.
• To demonstrate the links Home Economics has with all other departments.
• To inform pupils of possible careers linking to home economics.
• To develop an awareness of the transferable skills gained in Home Economics including, literacy, numeracy, organisational, sensory and creative.