Primary D&T Food Guidance

This Design and Technology Food Guidance resource was produced in association with the British Nutrition Foundation to help primary schools implement the requirements for food within the new National Curriculum for Design and Technology (D&T) in England.

Aspects covered include:

• Teaching food across the school
• Equipment and accommodation
• National Curriculum for D&T – what it says, what it means
• Curriculum planning
• Safety and hygiene
• Ofsted inspections

Included are links to a number of sites and resources to help you in your planning for teaching food in Primary.

Allergy safety: Before using this activity, check your school’s allergy safety policy and the needs of the pupils taking part. Food ingredients and previously used food packaging may contain allergens or food residue. Check and clean materials as appropriate and use new or non-food packaging where a suitable alternative is needed. Adapt the activity for any pupil with an allergy and follow their individual healthcare plan.