Our Curriculum

A curriculum built
around cooking.

Every session at Reframe Learning is tailored to connect with the National Curriculum. Cooking is the context through which core subjects come to life, making abstract concepts tangible, relevant and genuinely exciting.

Numeracy

01
Weighing & Measuring
Number, addition, subtraction and fractions in real context.
02
Scaling Recipes
Multiplication, division and ratios through practical cooking tasks.
03
Temperature & Time
Measurement in practical, meaningful real-world situations.
04
Data Handling
Recording results and drawing conclusions from cooking experiments.

Science

01
Physical & Chemical Changes
What happens when ingredients are heated, cooled or combined.
02
States of Matter
Solids, liquids and gases observed directly in the kitchen.
03
Nutrition & the Human Body
Food groups, balance and how food fuels us.
04
Living Things
Where food comes from, growing produce and ecosystems.

Literacy

01
Reading
Recipes, instructions, food writing and non-fiction texts.
02
Writing
Instructions, descriptions, reviews and menus.
03
Oracy
Discussing ideas, giving instructions, presenting finished dishes.
04
Vocabulary
Technical and descriptive language built in a purposeful context.

Personal, Social & Emotional Development

01
Confidence & Self-Esteem
Celebrating achievements and building a positive sense of identity.
02
Emotional Regulation
Structured, calming activities as a foundation for self-management.
03
Teamwork
Collaborative cooking as real-world social skills practice.
04
Independence
Planning, decision-making and learning from mistakes.

Our Provision

Our provision
at a glance.

Age Range
Primary and secondary school age
Ages 5 to 18.
Referral Route
Local authority EOTAS commissioning
  • School referrals
  • Mentoring services
  • Private family referrals
Session Type
Individual & small group
Tailored to each child and young person's needs.
Group Size
Maximum 4 children
To ensure individual attention and a safe learning environment.
Session Structure
Flexible packages
Up to 15 hours a week for EOTAS packages & school referrals. Tailored to each child's needs.
EOTAS Package Term Dates
Aligned with local authority terms
Please contact us to confirm specific dates.
Reports to Local Authorities
Half-termly written progress reports
Covering academic progress, attendance, behaviour and EHCP targets.
Private Referral Term Dates
Flexible throughout the year
Please contact us to confirm specific dates & availability.

Example Lesson Plan

Year 1 — Root Vegetable Soup.

Topic
Plants — structure & identification
Duration
90 minutes
NC Links
Identify & describe the basic structure of flowering plants
Assessment
Can children sort vegetables by plant part and use key vocabulary accurately?
0–10 min
Introduction
Show vegetables one by one. Key question: 'Which part of the plant are we eating?'
10–20 min
Observation & Sort
Children handle vegetables with magnifying glasses and sort onto labelled plant-part mats.
20–30 min
Cut & Observe
Adult demonstrates safe cutting. Children observe inside and record on their sheet.
30–50 min
Cooking
Adult leads. Children observe each stage: raw → heating → softening. Simmer 20–25 minutes.
50–60 min
Recording
Children draw and label each vegetable, writing which plant part it comes from.
60–90 min
Blend, Eat & Plenary
Adult blends soup. Children eat, discuss, complete: 'We eat the ___ of a ___.'
Key vocabulary Root Stem Leaf Flower Fruit Structure Deciduous

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out more?

Reframe Learning accepts referrals from schools, mentoring services, local authorities and families. If you are a professional or a parent exploring whether Reframe Learning is the right fit, we would love to hear from you.

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