Key Information
Food Technology
Aims
Food Technology at Bromley Beacon Academy is focused on making cooking fun, accessible and interesting with the aim of engendering a lifelong love of food in our pupils, while at the same time equipping them with the tools they need to understand how to cook safely, healthily, economically and to make informed choices regarding ingredients.
Examinations
Key Stage 4 Curriculum - Years 9/10 and 10/11
- BTEC Level 1 Award in Home Cooking Skills (Year 9/10)
- BTEC Level 2 Award in Home Cooking Skills (Year 10/11)
BTEC Specialist qualifications are work-related qualifications that give pupils the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to prepare for employment. The level 1 and 2 courses in food technology enable pupils to develop:
- The knowledge, understanding and confidence to cook meals at home.
- An understanding of how to economise when planning a meal.
- An ability to transfer skills learned to different recipes.
- An ability to inspire others by transferring that knowledge.
At level 1 pupils are assessed on their ability to:
- Use cooking skills when following a recipe (assessed by portfolio)
- Demonstrate food hygiene and safety throughout the preparation and cooking process (assessed by portfolio)
- Reflect on own learning about the value of gaining cooking skills (assessed by portfolio)
- Identify ways to pass on information about home cooking (assessed by portfolio)
At the end of Year 9 pupils will begin working towards their qualification at level one or progress further to complete the level 2 course.
At Level 2 pupils are assessed on their ability to:
All requirements of level 1 plus:
- Plan a nutritious two-course meal (assessed by portfolio)
- Select and prepare ingredients for recipes for a nutritious two-course meal (assessed by observed practical)
- Apply presentation skills when serving the meal (assessed by observed practical)
- Explain ways to economise when cooking at home (assessed by portfolio)
Key Stage 5 Curriculum - Years 11, 12 and 13
In Year 11 pupils embark on learning at level 3 in readiness for joining the CTH level 3 Certificate in Professional Cookery from CTH. This is a two-year practical cookery course which begins formally in year 12.
The aims of this course are to:
- provide students with the skills required to work in a professional kitchen
- develop students’ cooking skills
- develop the students’ ability to integrate cooking skills in order to produce a variety of dishes
- develop the students’ ability to evaluate their cooking
- develop the students’ time management, hygiene, safety and personal appearance skills required of a professional chef
Teaching and assessment throughout the course will include:
- Cookery demonstrations, practical’s, formal classes, lectures, seminars, tutorials and supervised assessments
- Independent and unsupervised learning or research
- Unsupervised coursework
- Watching pre-recorded webinars and podcasts
- Compiling a portfolio of evidence, self-study, visits, revision and time spent on written assignments
Where to next:
- Level 3 management courses in hospitality, catering or food management at FE college
- Level 4 courses in professional cookery at HE college or university
- Work in the catering industry (possible careers in science, business, catering, teaching, healthcare, food production or sport)
Useful websites for students
Key Stage 4
- www.JamieOliver.com
- www.lovefoodhatewaste.com
- www.meatandeducation.com
- www.nhs.uk/Change4life
- www.seafish.org
- www.soilassociation.org
- www.food.gov.uk
Key Stage 5
- https://www.ncfe.org.uk/qualification-search/ncfe-level-3-certificate-in-hospitality-and-catering-principles-professional-cookery-3273.aspx
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DoM83G3lk0
- http://www.greatbritishchefs.com/collections/michelin-star-recipes
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/programmes/b00mx9xb
- http://www.chef2chef.net/recipes/recipe_index.php
English
Aim
For the English department, the wonder of the word is rooted very much in the real world and we therefore endeavour to make learning enjoyable, relevant and purposeful. We believe that the study of English is the key to opening up opportunities in school and beyond. We provide a programme of study which enables students to access the curriculum at school and in the future; whilst at college, in training and when seeking employment We aim to develop students’ speaking and listening skills to ensure that they are confident communicators; who can listen to others and present their ideas and feelings effectively. Along with these foundation skills we also offer opportunities to explore our rich literary heritage and develop creative potential. We are committed to ensuring that all of these skills are translated into recognised qualifications.
Examination Preparation
Year 9
Students will study a range of texts in preparing for their GCSE exam. Students will complete functional skills qualifications and the AQA ‘Step Up’ program. The ‘Step Up’ program will provide students with the core skills needed for their English GCSE while gaining up to two qualifications (silver award and gold award). Students will study a range of texts such as Shakespeare, ‘Holes’ and ‘Goodnight Mister Tom’.
Examinations
Year 10
Students will study an array of texts including ‘Of Mice and Men’ and Shakespeare to widen their reading and to prepare them for their GCSE exam. Students will take part in speaking and listening activities to build confidence with the spoken word.
Year 11
Students will prepare for their GCSE exam with Cambridge iGCSE. This exam requires students to analyse language, summaries texts and evaluate key parts of a text. The course requires them to complete three pieces of coursework: describe, argue and respond. Students will also complete a 4 minute speaking and listening exam which will require them to present on a topic of their choice and have a short discussion afterwards.
KS5
Students will use Year 12 to boost their learning and complete their Level 2 Functional Skills exam. Whilst studying this course student will need to be able to:
- Select, read, understand and compare texts and Select and use different types of texts to use them to gather information, ideas, and arguments obtain and utilise relevant information and opinions.
- Write a range of texts, including extended Present information/ideas concisely, written documents, communicating information, logically, and persuasively ideas and opinions, effectively and persuasively.
- Make a range of contributions to discussions in a Consider complex information and give range of contexts, including those that are a relevant, cogent response in appropriate unfamiliar, and make effective presentations.
ICT
Aims
Our aim is to equip students with the tools and skills that they need to become proficient in the use of a PC and various software applications. Students have been given a very well equipped classroom with good facilities and resources, which include access to the latest Microsoft Windows operating system and Office applications. By being taught the theoretical principles and combining this with a plethora of practical activities, students will be able to become very literate in computing which is something that is absolutely essential for candidates in general, but even more so those wishing to pursue a career in this field in the future.
Students will be working on Functional Skills ICT courses. On this course they learn the features and mechanics of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, publisher and access). In addition to that, young learners will be introduced to lessons focused on Internet Safety, using emails, Vector drawing, Graphics Design, Engineering and Programming. Our main goal is to maintain a ‘student-led’ approach with activities that encourage students to work in teams and support each other in class.
Examinations
KS3/4: Edexcel Functional Skills ICT L1 & 2
KS4/5: Edexcel Functional Skills ICT L2
Exam Boards:
Edexcel
Useful Website Links
http://www.bcs.org/category/14424
http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-functional-skills/Ict.html
Motor Vehicles – Bikes
Aims & Ethos
We deliver vocational motor vehicle courses in our state-of-the-art centre. Our workshop is fully equipped to a high standard that is comparable to any professional garage, with a wide range of tools and a fleet of off-road motorbikes to use. Students are able to gain vital life skills that will set them up for working life whilst having fun.
We believe every student who walks through our doors has the potential to do whatever they want to in life. We want students to be able to leave here with a wide range of qualifications that will put them ahead when applying for further education courses or jobs. In the motor vehicle department, we aim to give students the opportunity to develop motorcycle skills and gain qualifications that will set them up for working life, potentially leading to a career in mechanics or engineering.
Examinations
We run a Level 1 City & Guilds Motor Vehicle course for our Year 9 and 10 students and a level 2 motor vehicle course for our year 11 to 6th form students. Our open plan workshop has been designed with learning in mind, with all the relevant tools in sight and relevant safety equipment. Our workshop here at BBA is the perfect example of an excellent environmentfor students to learn their trade in.
Riding Trips
We give our students the opportunity to take part in off-road riding days with our fleet of off-road motorbikes. With fully qualified staff able to deliver these activities and a brand new stock of riding kit, our students are totally safe and able to have fun at the tracks. These trips are designed to support the practical element of the accredited courses as well as reward students for positive behaviour in school.
