Home Economics

Through HE, learners in S1 and 2 will have the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in a varied range of areas including:

  • Textiles
  • Cookery skills and processes
  • Hygiene, Health and Safety
  • Nutrition, Nutrients and the Eatwell Guide
  • Dietary Diseases
  • Food Labelling
  • Sustainability

They will then have the opportunity to choose Home Economics and/or Fashion Textile Technology in S3 as a focus subject for 3 periods per week to develop skills further in preparation for the senior phase.


Senior Phase (S4 - S6)

  • In the senior Phase students are offered the opportunity to study the following courses:
  • Hospitality: Practical Cookery (N3/N4/N5/H)
  • Health and Food Technology (N5/H)
  • Fashion Textile Technology (N5/H)
  • Childcare (Level 5)
  • Barista (Level 5)


Please visit Coursing and pathways for further information on the HWB learning pathway