Free resources for teaching young people aged 3-16 years about where food comes from, cooking and healthy eating.

Welcome to Food - a fact of life

Food - a fact of life (FFL) is a comprehensive, progressive education programme which is founded on a whole-school approach. The programme communicates up-to-date, evidence-based, consistent and accurate messages around ‘food’ to all those involved in education.  The FFL programme meets the requirements of food and nutrition curricula across the UK. It also aligns with other subjects including design and technology, health and wellbeing, science, numeracy, literacy, geography, religious education, and RSE and health education.

Food - a fact of life is run and managed by the British Nutrition Foundation, in partnership with the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). To find out more about the Food - a fact of life education programme, go to the About FFL area. 

You can keep up to date with new resources and teacher training, along with food and nutrition education support and advice, by signing up for our newsletter (below) or following us on X (previously Twitter) @Foodafactoflife 

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Find out about Food – a fact of life education programme and have a tour of the website.

  • Cost
    FREE
  • When
    25/09/2024
  • Time
    20:00 Start
  • Where
    Online Webinar

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Knowledge organisers - Where food comes from

 

Whether you're a teacher looking for structured guidance or a student eager to learn more about the world of food and where it comes from, our Knowledge Organisers have you covered. They provide the essential facts that should be taught at every stage of a child's education. 

5 - 7 YR
Where food comes from KO 5-7

A Knowledge organiser providing key facts around where food comes from.

7 - 11 YR
Where food comes from KO 7-11

A Knowledge organiser providing key facts around where food comes from.

11 - 14 YR
Where food comes from KO 11-14

A Knowledge organiser providing key facts around where food comes from.

14 - 16 YR
Where food comes from KO14-16

A Knowledge organiser providing key facts around where food comes from.

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