FFL hands-on interactive conference 2025

Food - a fact of life is delighted to be running a hands-on, interactive conference in collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University, which will be held on Saturday 25 January 2025.

This 100% subsidised conference is aimed at trainee, new, non-subject specialists and more experienced teachers and will provide curriculum support and teaching resources for food-related KS3 and KS4 courses.

There will be an opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, work with experienced Sheffield Hallam University staff and update your knowledge and skills to enhance teaching and learning of food and nutrition education.

Registration and refreshments will be from 9.00am, with a prompt start at 9.30am.  The conference will finish at 2.30pm and brunch will be provided during the morning.

We are delighted that the winners of the British Nutrition Foundation Drummond Education Award winners in England and Wales and their teachers will be joining us at the conference to be presented with their Awards. We hope that you can join us in celebrating with them!

The detailed programme will be available soon but will mainly consist of interactive workshops where teachers will experience the fantastic facilities that Sheffield Hallam University has to offer, whilst developing their knowledge and skills to enhance their teaching and classroom delivery. There will also be a nutrition update, a session showcasing careers in the food industry and career pathways and an opportunity to hear about new resources and support from Food – a fact of life.

PPE will be provided, but please be prepared to tie up long hair and wear disposable gloves for the hands-on activities in the University's practical facilities.

• Engage in a hands-on training event with your peers.
• Take part in exciting, interactive workshops that are relevant to your teaching.
• There will be opportunities to ask questions of BNF, Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), and Sheffield Hallam University staff, and network with colleagues.
• The conference is 100% subsidised – your commitment is your time.
• Signposts to free editable resources for use in the classroom.
• A certificate of attendance will be provided – useful as evidence for your professional development and performance management.
• The training event supports the Food teaching in secondary schools: a framework of knowledge and skills– backed by government and the Characteristics of good practice in teaching food and nutrition education in secondary schools. 

Trainee, new and more experienced food and nutrition secondary teachers in England and Wales.