Young cooks have been serving up confidence alongside homemade dishes as an after-school club gives pupils the chance to sharpen their kitchen skills.
Pupils from Charleton CofE Academy, part of the Learning Academy Partnership, have been developing their culinary skills this half term through an after-school cooking club led by one of the school’s teaching assistants.
The club has become popular with children, who have tried making a range of dishes and recipes.
Over the weeks, pupils have made ramen, omelettes, panna cotta, burgers, sausage rolls, and chocolate and vanilla mug cakes.
Their final challenge of the half term was baking fresh scones, a Devon favourite.
The sessions have been designed to help pupils learn practical skills, build confidence in the kitchen, and experience making food from scratch.
Hannah Ruston, headteacher at Charleton CofE Academy, said: “Our cooking club has been such a joyful addition to school life.
“It’s wonderful to see pupils growing in confidence, trying new skills, and discovering how rewarding it is to create something from scratch.”
Tracey Cleverly, trust lead at Learning Academy Partnership, said: “It’s fantastic to see Charleton pupils embracing new challenges and developing practical life skills in such a fun and supportive environment.
“We are proud of the staff who make these opportunities possible and of the children who throw themselves into them with such enthusiasm.”
