Home Economics
Head of Subject: Ann McLoughlin
Description of Subject: Home Economics is a broad curriculum area covering a wide range of skills and content. Each discipline within Home Economics has it’s own specialist knowledge and skills to develop, which staff support and guide students in mastering.
Staff Members:
Ann McLoughlin - KS3 Home Economics, GCSE Food & Nutrition, BTEC Hospitality, Level 1/2 Occupational Studies, A Level Health and Social Care.
Esther Ferreira - KS3 Home Economics, BTEC Hospitality, A Level Health and Social Care.
Caitlin Taylor - BTEC Childrens’ Play, Learning & Development.
Phyllis Maguire - Technician
Facilities: Fully equipped practical room, theory room with 20 Chromebooks and preparation room, timetabled access to ICT suites for exam students.
Courses delivered at Key 3, 4 and 5
KS3: Home Economics covers a broad range of topics.
Our KS4 & 5 subjects are extremely popular with students of both genders, as we provide high quality learning & teaching, leading to excellent examination results.
Post 16:
GCE AS/A2 Applied Health and Social Care (CCEA)
KS4:
GCSE Food & Nutrition (CCEA)
BTEC Level 1/2 First Award in Hospitality (Pearson)
BTEC Level 1/2 First Award in Childrens’ Play, Learning & Development (Pearson)
Level 1/2 Occupational Studies: ‘Contemporary Cuisine’ & ‘Patisserie & Baking’ (CCEA)
Career Opportunities:
Students who have studied Home Economics related subjects at EIC have gone on to study and work in a wide range of areas including:
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Hospitality
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Chef
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Catering
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Occupational Therapy
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Physiotherapy
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Dental Nursing
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Social Work
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Speech & Language
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Primary School Teaching
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Learning Support
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Secondary school Teaching
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Nursing: general, children, mental health, midwifery
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Early Years Studies
