Our Home Economics and Skills for Work courses provide pupils with valuable practical experience and knowledge that prepare them for life, further study, and future careers. From developing confidence in the kitchen to exploring creativity in cake design, and from understanding nutrition to gaining an introduction to childcare, these courses give pupils a strong foundation of skills that can be applied both in everyday life and in the workplace.<\/p>\n
BGE (S1\/S2) Home Economics<\/b><\/p>\n
In BGE Home Economics (S1\u20133), pupils develop a range of practical skills that prepare them for life beyond the classroom. They learn about nutrition, food hygiene, cooking, textiles, and food technology. The course also helps pupils understand healthy lifestyles, budgeting, and sustainability while encouraging confidence and problem-solving.<\/p>\n
Relevant links<\/p>\n
GCSE Home Economics: Food and Nutrition (CCEA) – BBC Bitesize<\/a><\/p>\n Free education resources for teaching young people aged 3-16 years about where food comes from, cooking and healthy eating, and teacher training. – Food A Fact Of Life<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n National 5 Practical Cookery<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b>The course is divided into 3 main units<\/p>\n \n<\/td>\n \n<\/td>\n Assessment<\/b><\/p>\n The final exam consists of a final cooking practical (2 hours) which makes up 63%<\/b> of the final grade, the assignment time plan \u00a0(1h45m), which makes up 14%<\/b> and a question paper (1 hour) that makes up\u00a023%.<\/b><\/p>\n SQA Skills for Work: Early Learning and Childcare<\/b><\/p>\n The Skills for Work: Early Learning and Childcare course (National 4\/5) introduces working with children and gives pupils the opportunity to learn about child development, play, wellbeing, and the responsibilities of childcare practice. It also supports the development of essential employability skills such as communication, teamwork, and adaptability. This course is particularly valuable for pupils considering careers in childcare, teaching, or health and social care.<\/p>\n Early Learning and Childcare – SQA<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n \n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n \n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n \n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Assessment<\/p>\n SQA Childcare courses use\u00a0practical, observational, and written assessments<\/b>\u00a0to ensure students can demonstrate both knowledge and skills. Each unit is assessed in ways that reflect real-life childcare practice.<\/p>\n National 5 Cake Craft<\/b><\/p>\n At National level, pupils can progress into Practical Cookery and Cake Craft. These courses focus on developing skills in food preparation, presentation, and creativity. Practical Cookery covers a wide range of everyday meals and professional kitchen practices, while Cake Craft allows pupils to specialise in designing and decorating cakes for different occasions. Both courses emphasise time management, attention to detail, and food safety, supporting those interested in hospitality and catering as well as offering transferable life skills.<\/p>\n National 5 Practical Cookery – Course overview and resource – SQA<\/a><\/p>\n National 5 Practical Cake Craft – Course overview and resources – SQA<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Our Home Economics and Skills for Work courses provide pupils with valuable practical experience and knowledge that prepare them for life, further study, and future careers. From developing confidence in the kitchen to exploring creativity in cake design, and from understanding nutrition to gaining an introduction to childcare, these courses give pupils a strong foundation … Continue reading Home Economics<\/span> \n\n
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\n Organisational Skills for Cooking<\/b><\/p>\n \n \n
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\n Unit<\/b><\/td>\n What you cover<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Development and Wellbeing of Children and Young People<\/p>\n \n \n
\n Play in Early Learning and Childcare<\/p>\n \n \n
\n Working in Early Learning and Childcare<\/p>\n \n \n
\n Contemporary families<\/td>\n \n \n