Home Economics

Home Economics, including D&T: Food and nutrition, and Textiles education develops knowledge and practical capabilities that young people can use throughout their lives. It helps pupils make informed choices about health, food, textiles, resources, sustainability and consumption, while building confidence and independence through practical learning.

How we support Home Economics

Funding opportunities
Helping trainee teachers complete their training to become Home Economics, including D&T: Food and nutrition, and Textiles, teachers

Teacher development
Enabling practising Home Economics, including D&T: Food and nutrition, and Textiles, teachers undertake university-supported CPD or postgraduate study to build subject knowledge and classroom confidence

Education programmes
Funding programmes and research that strengthens Home Economics, including D&T: Food and nutrition, and Textiles teaching, improve classroom practice, develop resources, or support teacher professional learning

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