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Responsible family living
8 topicsConsumersA consumer is anyone who buys or uses goods and services for personal use.Home Hygiene & SafetyHome hygiene and safety covers preventing food poisoning through proper food storage, handling, and cooking, alongside protecting the household from…House Choice & DesignHouse choice and design covers how families select housing, maintain a safe living environment, and plan practical, attractive interior rooms.Money ManagementMoney management means planning how a household's income is spent and saved so that needs are met.ShoppingShopping involves making informed, budget-conscious decisions about food, household goods, and services while minimising waste.Sustainability: HomeSustainable home management involves using resources like energy, water, food, and money responsibly to protect the environment and reduce living costs.Technology, Safety and Services in the HomeThis topic covers how domestic technology, utility services, and daily safety routines work together to run an efficient home.The FamilyThe family is the core social unit in society, providing care, emotional security, and socialisation for its members.
Food, health and culinary skills
11 topicsCooking FoodCooking food makes it safe to eat, improves flavour and texture, and makes nutrients easier to digest.DigestionDigestion breaks down food into simple, soluble nutrients that enter the bloodstream to nourish your body.Food Choices, Packaging and LabellingThis topic examines why we choose certain foods, how packaging protects food, and how to read nutrition and information labels accurately.Food Safety & HygieneFood safety and hygiene involves handling, preparing, cooking, storing and serving food properly to prevent illness and spoilage.FoodsCommon foods are the everyday ingredients we cook with, from staple grains and dairy to fresh vegetables and meats.Health and WellbeingHealth and wellbeing covers how good nutrition, proper digestion, and a secure home keep our bodies and minds sound.Home BakingHome baking is making your own breads, cakes, and pastries from scratch rather than buying commercial products.Menu PlanningMenu planning is the skill of selecting and organising balanced, appealing dishes that suit nutritional needs, budgets, and occasions.NutritionNutrition is the study of food, its nutrients, and how our bodies use them for growth, energy, and health.Special DietsSpecial diets are eating patterns changed for medical reasons, such as coeliac disease or allergies, or for non-medical reasons, such as vegetarian…Sustainability: FoodFood sustainability means choosing, preparing, and managing food to protect human health, animal welfare, and natural resources for future generations.
Textiles and craft
5 topicsFashion & ClothesThis topic is about choosing, making, caring for and recycling clothes and textile items for yourself and the home.SewingSewing is the skill of joining, repairing, and decorating fabrics by hand or using a sewing machine.Sustainability: TextilesTextile sustainability covers how fabrics and garments are produced, bought, looked after, and disposed of to protect people and the environment.Textile CareTextile care involves sorting, cleaning, drying, and repairing fabrics to help them last longer.Textiles & FabricsTextiles and fabrics covers fibre classification, sewing and embellishment skills, care labelling, and sustainable consumer choices.
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