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. 

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Neurodivergent learners and practical food lessons

Advice and tips for practical food lessons with neurodivergent learners

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Welcome Spring with fresh learning resources!

With Spring approaching, it's the perfect time to explore our range of educational resources designed to bring the season to life. From hands-on cooking activities and seasonal food exploration to engaging science and growing projects, there’s something for every age group. Inspire curiosity, develop essential skills, and celebrate the joys of Spring with our fun and interactive learning materials. Discover the full collection today! 🌱🌸

5 - 7 YR
Grow the seasons Challenge

Teachers' notes and resources to help you run the Challenge

7 - 11 YR
Seasons

A presentation exploring the four seasons and food that is available.

7 - 11 YR
Eat the seasons

A presentation looking at the seasonal aspects of food.

7 - 11 YR
Seasonal food worksheet

A worksheet about seasonal food.

11 - 14 YR
Seasonality presentation

A presentation looking at seasonality of different foods.

11 - 14 YR
Seasonality quiz

A quiz about seasonality.

11 - 14 YR
Seasonality quiz answers

The answers to a quiz about seasonality.

14 - 16 YR
Seasonality

A presentation around seasonality.

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