Food Discovery: A Powerful Tool for Embedding Food Education

Developed by SIL’s Health & Wellbeing team, Food Discovery is a brand-new suite of digital resources designed to support wellbeing, creativity, and curriculum goals through practical cookery education.

Rooted in the pedagogical and hands-on insight developed as part of our practical in-school cookery programme, our Food Discovery is a toolkit that empowers educators to embed food education into everyday school life. 

Whether you're introducing a new food curriculum or enhancing existing provision, the Teacher’s Guide provides step-by-step support for planning, delivering, and evaluating engaging sessions. 

The My Food Discovery Journal is a companion resource that enables children to reflect on their learning and culinary experiences.

Food Discovery offers:

• Curriculum Alignment
  Fully meets the requirements of the Design & Technology Cooking & Nutrition curriculum, with clear progression from EYFS to KS3.
   
• Inclusive Teaching
  Practical strategies for adapting sessions to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND and those with religious dietary requirements.
   
• Skill Development
  Age-appropriate food preparation techniques, including knife skills, hygiene practices, and safe use of equipment.
   
• Cross-Curricular Links
  Strengthens learning across Science, Maths, PSHE, English, and Geography.
   
• A TasteEd Approach
  Encourages sensory exploration without pressure, helping children build positive relationships with food and reduce food anxiety.
   
• Safety & Risk Management
  Includes ready-to-use risk assessment templates, food safety guidance, and allergy awareness protocols.
   

• A Whole-School Approach
  Supports school food policy development, leadership engagement, parental involvement, and community partnerships.

   

“Food Discovery isn’t just about making food – it’s a foundation for children to become confident, curious, and capable chefs.

Our resources not only support staff to deliver meaningful, inclusive, and safe learning experiences that meet National Curriculum requirements, but also enable children to explore and build positive relationships with food.”

Niki Horton, Health & Wellbeing Manager, SIL

What’s Included?
 

• A Teacher’s Guide that supports planning, delivery, and evaluation
• The My Food Discovery Journal is for children to reflect on their experiences
   

Digital copies are available to order now for £50 each or both as part of a "bundle offer" for £90.

Additional support and CPD to help embed resources can be arranged on request.

Prefer a physical copy? 

Our printer is finalising the initial batch, so please let us know if you would like to know more or receive a quote.