Food - a fact of life conference for HE teachers in Northern Ireland

Food - a fact of life is delighted to be returning to Northern Ireland for a face-to-face training event for secondary Home Economics teachers. This hands-on, interactive event will be held in collaboration with CAFRE and will take place at their Loughry Campus, Cookstown.

This 100% subsidised conference is aimed at trainee, early career and experienced teachers and will provide curriculum support and teaching resources for food-related KS3, GCSE & A-Level delivery.

There will be an opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, work with expert CAFRE staff, and update 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 1.30pm and brunch will be provided during the morning.

The programme will mainly consist of interactive workshops where teachers will experience the fantastic facilities that CAFRE has to offer, and work with their expert staff, whilst developing their knowledge and skills to enhance their teaching and classroom delivery.

Places are limited to 60 teachers so don’t delay in booking your ticket!

There will be three workshops, which teachers will rotate through in groups:

1. Waste not, create more: innovative approaches to sustainable cooking
2. Towards healthier eating: reducing sugar without losing taste
3. How sensory science shapes healthier choices: practical applications for Home Economics teaching or Learning by doing: Active strategies for Home Economics

There will also be an update from CCEA, a topical nutrition session and an opportunity to find out about new resources from Food – a fact of life!

• 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 and CAFRE 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, early career and experienced food and nutrition secondary teachers in Northern Ireland.