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<p>Government funding has been allocated to the Oak National Academy to create food
and nutrition lesson content. Work is underway for this to be produced as part of
their wider scheme of work in design, technology and food.</p><p> </p><p>As part of
this, Oak is developing support to ensure that all children are excited about cooking
and experimenting with different foods and new ingredients in the classroom so that
they leave school being able to cook six meals that will support healthy lifestyles.
A design and technology subject expert has been appointed and Oak will begin to start
their work on producing curriculum materials in the coming months.</p><p> </p><p>By
using an existing, established route for developing curriculum content, this will
ensure coherence with the rest of the curriculum materials that Oak is developing,
presenting support for schools and value for money for taxpayers.</p><p> </p><p>In
addition, as part of the Department’s wider support for food in schools, the Department
is offering bursaries of £25,000 for design and technology teachers, including those
teaching food.</p>
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