LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES WITH
AFRICAN & CARIBBEAN FOODS
The FACET Learning Programme takes a holistic approach to food and nutrition, which are essential to modern business and society.
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Here is how FACET can help deliver bespoke Educational & Skills programmes.
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Training, offering a fresh insight for
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Health and social workers
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Play and community workers
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Service providers for children and young people
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Agency staff and company canteens
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Research service for
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Primary and Secondary Schools
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Young People opting for African and Caribbean Food project
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The Community
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Activities can include
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Guided regional dishes with history and emphasis on skills
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The CookHouse Club for out-of-school primary age
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Catering Corps for young people
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Food & Wellbeing Forum in a family setting
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Facilities Include
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A safe, secure learning environment
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Two course nutritious and delicious servings
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Recipes on request, to recreate at home
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Library research service with a fee
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Multi-service insulated food containers with trolley & beverage dispensers
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Topical ethnic dishes to develop:
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Cooking Skills
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Gain confidence with exotic fruits and vegetables
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Design, adapt recipes and prepare diverse and versatile dishes
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Inspirational cooking
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Planning a well-balanced and appropriate African & Caribbean diet
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Cooking demonstrations and new product presentations
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Thematic Studies bridging subject areas to address curriculum issues.
Themes include:
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Application of Numbers
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Recipes and costings
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Grocery and kitchen counters
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Understanding and applying concepts and procedures
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Hands-on Science
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Three bites at a banana
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Chemistry with cabbage
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Finger on the pulse
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Raving rainforest
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The wonderful world of plants
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Special Interest Workshop and Seminars
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Food and mood
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Food and media
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The magic of Maggi cubes - food symbolism
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Food arts - digital food art, food photography and illustration
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Dietary Assessment
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Family assessment - meal times
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Weight management
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Dietary management
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Modifying diet
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Snacking and meals
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NB: The content is updated regularly to reflect clients' requests.