Curriculum links for England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland
England:
Design & Technology – KS1 – Cooking and nutrition
Use the basic principles of a healthy and varied diet to prepare dishes
Science – KS1 – Year 2 – Animals, including humans
Describe the importance for humans of exercise, eating the right amounts of different types of food, and hygiene.
Wales:
Personal and Social Development, Well-Being and Cultural Diversity – Foundation Phase – Well-being
Develop an understanding that exercise and hygiene and the right types of food and drink are important for healthy bodies
Scotland:
Health and wellbeing – Early – Food and health
Together we enjoy handling, tasting, talking and learning about different foods, discovering ways in which eating and drinking may help us to grow and keep healthy.
I know that people need different kinds of food to keep them healthy.
Health and wellbeing – First – Food and health
By investigating the range of foods available I can discuss how they contribute to a healthy diet.
I experience a sense of enjoyment and achievement when preparing simple healthy foods and drinks.
Northern Ireland:
PD&MU – KS1 – Health, Growth and Change
Recognise and value the options for a healthy lifestyle including the benefits of exercise, rest, healthy eating and hygiene.