Curriculum, qualifications and frameworks

To support excellence in teaching and learning of food and nutrition in schools, curriculum, qualifications and frameworks have been developed. A summary for each area is given, along with useful hyperlinks to organisations and documents. For details about food provision and whole school food issues, click here.

• Curriculum: the formal curriculum requirements for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales;
• Qualifications: a guide to the key qualification authorities and awarding organisations throughout the UK;
• Frameworks: a summary of key documents for teachers, helping with the planning and teaching of food in schools.

A summary for each area is given, along with useful hyperlinks to organisations and documents.