Learning and Skills

Welcome to the Food for Life Learning and Skills homepage.

We have developed a wide range of resources and inspiring case studies to support you in running food and farming related activities. Browse the different sections on cooking, growing, farming, nutrition and early years education. You will also find some examples of inspiring food projects that we have developed with our international partners. Resources include downloadable PDFs, films and even some online interactive activities.

Choose a resource category

  • Farming

    Farming
    Guidance on farm visits, keeping chickens, farmers' markets and more.
  • Cooking

    Cooking
    Support with planning cooking activities, cooking skills and curriculum links.
  • Growing

    Growing
    Growing tips on what to grow, composting, activities to lead and more.
  • Health and Nutrition

    Health and Nutrition
    Learn about sustainable food, health and nutrition issues and school food.
  • Early Years

    Early Years
    Learn about our Early Years Award, food provision, education and engagement.
  • Online Training

    Online Training
    Watch films and download resources from our suite of online courses.
  • Recipes

    Recipes
    A selection of recipes across the seasons, and for KS1-3 and events.
  • Holiday Activities and Food

    Holiday Activities and Food
    Food activities suitable for your Holiday Activities and Food programme.
  • International Projects

    International Projects
    Our best-practice work with European partners on food and farming projects.

Our latest film

We have created this Aloo Tikka film, so you can prepare this tasty treat in the classroom or at home.

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Food for Life Learning and Skills