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Education Scotland - Food for Thought Education Fund
Created: 10/05/2018Education Scotland - Food for Thought Education Fund
The Food for Thought Education Fund gives financial support to develop Food and Health as a context for learning. The fund aims to improve practitioner confidence in providing progressive, high quality learning experiences which help to embed food education into the ethos of the establishment. It also provides an opportunity to plan and implement learning experiences which build sustainability and capacity for future development.
This year, they are interested in bids which will to contribute to this vision by: ensuring learners have gained understanding about food education and can apply their knowledge and skills in a progressive way; relating projects to the world of work and the wide range of careers that are available in the Food and Drinks industry; improving outcomes for learners in ways which seek to eliminate the inequity that currently exists amongst learners from different backgrounds and from particular vulnerable groups; demonstrate an impact on learners, with learners being able to reflect on their knowledge of food and associated issues. Next deadline for applications is 23 May 2018.