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Healthy Spring Cooking
This five‑week course is ideal for individuals looking to manage or lose weight, those with health conditions that may benefit from improved nutrition, unemployed or on a low income. The programme introduces key cooking skills to help you create three wholesome, autumn‑themed meals from scratch. Throughout the course, you’ll build confidence in a variety of culinary techniques, learn which ingredients complement each other, and become more proficient in using kitchen equipment safely and effectively. You’ll also gain insight into healthier food choices and learn practical ways to manage your food budget more efficiently. All ingredients are provided free of charge, and we cater for all dietary requirements, intolerances, and allergies.

Open Course Fees

This workshop is fully funded, and at no cost to the service user. In order for us to continue to offer these workshops free of charge, we require learners to be comitted to attend the booked session.
Prosp User 2

Open What will I learn?

By the end of the course you should be able to:
• Develop confidence in a range of fundamental cooking techniques.
• Identify ingredients that complement each other, particularly seasonal autumn produce.
• Safely and effectively use key kitchen equipment • Make informed choices about healthier food options. • Plan and prepare meals on a budget.
Prosp User 3

Open How will I be assessed?

Your tutor will assess your progress throughout the course with ongoing observation, Q&A and photographic evidence of your work. Your tutor will provide you with ongoing feedback to support you.

You will record your progress in an Individual Learning Plan (ILP), including reflecting on personal goal.

Prosp User 4

Open What experience or qualifications do I need to start this course?

You will need to complete the Healthy Lifestyle form prior to enrolment and meet the the specified criteria. This course is suitable for beginners; no experience is required. A reasonable level of English to fully understand the topics covered in the course is required.
Prosp User 5

Open Important Information

• You will be expected to be punctual and attend 100% of this course. Please do not book holidays in term time and let us know of any planned absences before you start the course. If you do not attend for 2 consecutive sessions, without prior notice you may be withdrawn, and this will reduce your chances of joining another course in the future.

• Learners may complete an Emotional Health and Wellbeing survey to help us identify and support these needs appropriately.

• We use a mixture of classroom based and online learning for classwork and homework.
Prosp User 14

Open Is there anything I need to bring? Are there any other costs?

Enthusiasm, folder,notepad and pen, apron and storage container (if you have them). Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. All ingredients are supplied with appropriate dietary if required.

Open Can I get extra help?

Yes. There are various ways to support your learning, subject to your individual circumstances and the type of programme – please ask your tutor or centre staff for more information on how we can support you.
Prosp User 6

Open After the course….

After completing the course, you could progress to: • Further cookery and nutrition courses including qualification courses - Cookery Skills for the Workplace E3 Award, Nutrition and Health Level 1 Award • Emotional Health and Wellbeing programmes • Volunteering with Learn Hillingdon Adult and Community Education or another community organisation Your tutor will be able to provide you with information regarding the most appropriate next steps for you.
Prosp User 7

Open What job opportunities could this lead to?

Prosp User 8

Open How will I be able to give my views on the course?

You can give your views through your ILP, course evaluation forms, surveys and our Compliments, Comments and Complaints forms which can be found in Centre offices. You may also choose to become a course representative for your class. Course Representatives can then stand for election onto our Learner Council
Prosp User 9

Open Safe learning

We want you to enjoy your learning experience and feel safe, equal and respected while you are here with us. If you have any concerns, please report it to a member of staff or directly to a Designated Safeguarding Officer as soon as possible. To ensure that our learners can communicate with each other safely we offer a variety of functions in Google suite. We strongly discourage the use of other social media groups such as Whatsapp, which rely on personal data being shared.
Prosp User 10

Open How to apply/enquire

You will need to complete the Tailored Learning form prior to enrolment.
Prosp User 11
TOC1140
08/01/2027
05/02/2027
12:30 - 15:00
5 weeks
Civic Centre
Please note – the course will only go ahead subject to sufficient enrolments.
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