Food - a fact of life conferences 2024

Find the presentations and more information here about our National Conferences in 2024.

English conference presentations and activities, Sheffield Hallam University, 25 January 2025

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Farming for tomorrow

Rebecca Wilson's presentation from the conference held at Sheffield Hallam University on 25/01/25

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Careers

Careers in food presentation by Dr Caroline Millman at Sheffield Hallam University

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Portion sizes

An update on portion sizes for children from the British Nutrition Foundation

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Food fact of life update and support

An update from Food - a fact of life about the latest resources available for teachers

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Sensory evaluation

A look at sensory evaluation methods

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Sensory evaluation worksheet

A sensory evaluation student worksheet

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The power of pulses

An overview of pulses, their benefits and how we can get creative when cooking with them

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Improving nutritional profiles through NPD

An evaluation of home made vs factory cooking sauces

Scottish conference presentations and activities - Abertay University, 16 November 2024

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Promoting careers in the world of food

Joanna Fraser, Scotland Food & Drink Partnership's presentation at the Scottish Conference, 2024

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SQA Update 2024

Graeme Findlay, SQA's presentation from the Scottish Conference 2024

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Lamb flatbreads with pea guacamole (recipe)

The recipe card for lamb flatbreads and pea guacamole.

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Gary Maclean's naan breads (recipe)

The recipe card for Gary Maclean's naan breads.

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FFL resources and support

FFL resources and support

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Why does chocolate snap?

How different crystalline forms of cocoa butter affect the textural qualities of chocolate.

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How the cookie crumbles!

Exploring the functional roles, and impact, of ingredients in bakery technology.

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Can you tell the fat content of milk?

Analysing sensory evaluation tests to assess differences in milk samples.

You can find speaker information and all the presentations from our speakers at our national conferences in 2023 here. Click below for details on each of our national conferences for 2023:

 

Wales Conference Presentations

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Food- a fact of life Speaker biographies

The speaker biographies and top tips at the Wales conference 2023.

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Cost of living, diet inequalities and impact on learning (Wales)

Ewen talks about how the cost of living crisis is impacting on schools and their pupils in Wales

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The Welsh Way -How food and farming can be part of the solution to our climate and biodiversity crisis

Rachael Madeley-Davies highlights the positive effects of farming in Wales

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Dairy - from farm to table

Dairy farmer Abi Reader provides information on dairy production.

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Incorporating The New Curriculum

Lloyd Henry explores ideas to incorporate food education in the new Welsh curriculum.

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Food and Fun- Supporting children and young people through a school holiday enrichment programme

Emma Holmes provides information on the need for the school enrichment programme-Food and Fun.

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Risca Community Comprehensive School

Liane Summers focuses on the Risca Community Comprehensive School and the aspects of food lessons.

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WJEC Food Qualifications Update Spring 2023

Alison Candy details the updates in food qualifications.

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Diweddariad cymwysterau Bwyd CBAC Gwanwyn 2023

Alison Candy details the updates in food qualifications. Presentation in Welsh.

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National Skills Academy for Food & Drink

James Hicks explains students involvement in the Tasty Careers School Enterprise Challenge.

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Supporting pupils with additional needs

Frances Meek from BNF talks about supporting pupils with additional needs within food and nutrition.

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HCC Education Resources Update

Elwen Roberts speaks about HCC and educating children and young people on how food is produced.

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Food- a fact of life- what's new?

Claire Theobald from BNF talks about the development of the education programme Food-a fact of life.

 

NI Conference - Speaker Information

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NI Conference - speaker information

Speaker biographies and top tips for the Northern Ireland conference

Presentation Recordings

Recorded videos of the presentations from the Northern Ireland Teacher's Conference 2023

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Cost of living, diet inequalities and impact on learning (NI) (Video)

Ewen provides data and evidence about how the cost of living crisis is affecting schools and pupils

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Local and sustainable food: reconnecting with the source (Video)

Richard Orr talks about his experiences of sustainable farming in Northern Ireland

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Understanding sustainability - a Northern Ireland red meat industry perspective (Video)

Colin Smith, LMC, gives an overview of sustainability in red meat production in Northern Ireland

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CCEA update (Video)

Dorothy Wagner from CCEA gives an update for teachers in Northern Ireland

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The cost-of-living crisis – how can teachers and schools support parents, carers and families? (Video)

Joanne O'Neill, Magherafelt High School, gives advice on how schools can support affected families

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The GENIUS (Generating Excellent Nutrition in UK Schools) network: what it means for schools (Video)

The GENIUS network aims to support a more health-promoting food and nutrition system

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Ingredients for success – new research (Video)

Ernest Purvis, Children in Northern Ireland, examines new research from the UK-wide teacher's survey

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Canned food - hidden gems in your cupboard (Video)

Robert Fell explains the benefits of canned food in relation to health and sustainability

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Farm to fork careers in Northern Ireland (Video)

Liz Simpson, DAERA, highlights the versatile career opportunities for young people in food

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Supporting pupils with additional needs (Video)

Laura Kelly, St. Columbanus College, explains how to support pupils with additional needs in schools

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Food - a fact of life - what's new? (Video)

Claire Theobald signposts new resources available on Food - a fact of life.

Northern Ireland Conference Presentations

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Cost of living, diet inequalities and impact on learning (NI)

Ewen provides data and evidence about how the cost of living crisis is affect...

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Local and sustainable food: reconnecting with the source

Richard Orr talks about his experiences of sustainable farming in Northern Ir...

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Understanding sustainability - a Northern Ireland red meat industry perspective

Colin Smith, LMC, gives an overview of sustainability in red meat production...

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CCEA update

Dorothy Wagner from CCEA gives an update for teachers in Northern Ireland

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The cost-of-living crisis – how can teachers and schools support parents, carers and families?

Joanne O'Neill, Magherafelt High School, gives advice on how schools can supp...

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The GENIUS (Generating Excellent Nutrition in UK Schools) network: what it means for schools

The GENIUS network aims to support a more health-promoting food and nutrition...

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Ingredients for success – new research

Ernest Purvis, Children in Northern Ireland, examines new research from the U...

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Canned food - hidden gems in your cupboard

Robert Fell explains the benefits of canned food in relation to health and su...

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Farm to fork careers in Northern Ireland

Liz Simpson, DAERA, highlights the versatile career opportunities for young p...

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Supporting pupils with additional needs

Laura Kelly, St. Columbanus College, explains how to support pupils with addi...

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Food - a fact of life - what's new?

Claire Theobald signposts new resources available on Food - a fact of life.

 

English Conference 2024 presentations

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The contribution of breakfast to diet quality for children and young people

Zoe Hill's presentation on breakfast and diet quality in children and young people.

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Food –a fact of life: resources and support

Claire's presentation from the 2024 interactive conference at Harper Adams.

English Conference Presentations

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Cost of living, diet inequalities and impact on learning (ENG)

Ewen provides data and evidence about how the cost of living crisis is affecting schools and pupils

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Student voice, school food and healthy eating behaviour change

Siobhan Jennings talks about how best to change pupil behaviour around healthy eating in school

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Mixed livestock and arable production systems

James Taylor, Broughton Grounds Farm, teachers about sustainability, using mixed production systems

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Canned food - hidden gems in your cupboard

Robert Fell explains the benefits of canned food in relation to health and sustainability

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Ingredients for success - new research

Louise Davies presents on new research into how the cost of the school day is affecting UK teachers

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Providing ingredients to support learning opportunities

Jill Bunting explains how schools can assist pupils with ingredient provision

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The cost of living crisis - How can teachers and schools support parents, carers and families?

Clare Thomas provides practical tips for how schools can support families with cost of living

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Creating a trauma supportive classroom

Suzi Lombardelli explains how to create a trauma supportive classroom that works for all pupils

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Student qualifications for the future

Andrew Hartshorn talks about his innovative approaches to assessment and cooking in school

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Food careers

Dr Caroline Millman explains the diverse and exciting range of careers options available in food

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Food - a fact of life - what's new?

Claire Theobald signposts new resources available on Food - a fact of life.

 

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