Just thought I would jump in and add my five penny worth!

When I was at school, umpy ump years ago, Cookery as a subject was frowned upon for 'higher achivers' as 'anyone can cook - you are better than that!' Got my goat somewhat as I always wanted to cook - so I learnt from Mum and Gran. My point here is that schools have made proper cooking the poor alternative, any job is better than feeding yourself and you family. All for the sake of the school ratings. Is there a case to try to push for 'domestic science' classes for all children to be part of the school time table?

Also, if we want children to be able to recognise a raw veg, would gardening clubs at shools be the answer - not all would be interested, and yes this means more work for someone, but a few might get the gardening bug and I can see a future where we have to import our gardeners and farmers because it is 'beneath' the then generation!

Agghhh! Rant over.