ChilleEd’s relationship with the Food Teacher Centre (FTC) continues with its pledge of support for a new initiative aimed at raising awareness of the lack of food teachers. FTC is concerned that without enough qualified food teachers schools will be forced to call on unqualified teachers to cover lessons, and/or reduce the amount of time taught at KS3 and remove the options to take food exams at 16 years. All of which will potentially impact young people considering a career in the food industry. CEd’s own interviews with colleagues proves the value of food teachers. As Charlotte explains: “Time and […]

Chilled Education is not only about schools, the team are also happy to talk to any groups of young people who are thinking about their careers. CEd’s Charlotte Patrick was invited to talk about chilled food opportunities by Cadet Force in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. The organisers were delighted with the event and sent some very positive feedback. Writing on behalf of HM Lord-Lieutenant, James Saunders Watson, said that CEd’s “presence and efforts made it a great success” thanking CEd for “the time, outstanding effort and commitment you have shown to our cadets.” Charlotte added: “This was one of the best […]

That was the response from the organisers of June’s STEAM Northants in their feedback to CEd’s Charlotte who’d been there to inspire the hundreds of students. The busy day saw Charlotte demonstrating CEd resources and talking about careers in chilled food production. Some 42 primary, secondary and SEND schools from across the region attended the event at the University of Northamptonshire. The response was overwhelmingly positive with one primary school saying: “What a fabulous experience for all our Y6 pupils. It was lovely to witness them engaging so enthusiastically with a variety of presentations and activities….many of our pupils were […]