Home Cooking Skills

At Utopia we utilise the BTEC Home Cooking Skills course to allow learners to learn basic cooking and food preparation skills and to enrich the practical elements of the curriculum.

The qualification consists of 1 unit in which specific learning outcomes need to be met. The learning outcomes place a key focus on selecting and preparing ingredients for identified recipes, being able to use cooking skills to follow a recipe, demonstrating food safety and hygiene, reflecting on learning and sharing experience with others.

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Studying this qualification will help students:

Achieve a nationally recognised Level 1 vocationally-related qualification
Develop essential life skills
Progress to related vocational qualifications, apprenticeships or employment within the catering and hospitality industry

Our curriculum provides tailored intervention in Maths and English, addressing skill gaps by boosting confidence to accelerate learning.

Maths

At Utopia we recognise that key areas in Mathematics such as number, shape and measure, ratio and proportion, algebra, statistics, and probability play a fundamental role in developing core skills needed for success in everyday life.

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English

At Utopia we recognise that key skills in English such as spelling, reading, writing, and speaking and listening play a fundamental role in the life chances of our young people.

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Functional Skills

At Utopia Functional Skills provides an excellent platform for students to develop confidence within the subject and progression opportunities from entry level 1 through to level 2.

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Applied Science

At Utopia our Applied Science qualifications are designed for students who wish to achieve a vocational qualification in preparation for future study within the STEM sector.

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Sports

At Utopia our implementation of Sport across the curriculum is flexible and diverse.

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Media

At Utopia the delivery of our Media curriculum is designed to incorporate core ICT skills essential for use in everyday life.

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Childcare

At Utopia the delivery of our Caring for children qualification is designed to be a hands on and practical learning experience.

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Business

At Utopia the aim of our Business curriculum is to give learners a rounded knowledge of the principles of business and incorporate key skills within this knowledge.

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