Leighton Park is delighted to announce a new relationship with Leiths Education from September 2026! Students will benefit from the delivery of the Leiths Education Courses for schools KS3 Programme and the Co-Curricular Cookery Programme, designed by the kitchens of one of the world’s best-known brands.
“We are excited to be working with Leiths Culinary School and to be launching Leiths’ KS3 Programme for all Year 9 students in September 2026.” enthused Urvashi Cran, Food Tech Lead. “This course will allow students to develop core cookery skills through a structured programme that builds independence and confidence. Lessons will explore food choice, nutrition and global cuisines, while introducing pathways towards further study and future careers in food.”
Assistant Head, Kees Luteijn, who is responsible for planning the academic curriculum, commented: “The addition of the Leiths’ KS3 Programme to our Year 9 STEAM carousel demonstrates our commitment to providing our Year 9 students with a rich and varied educational experience while giving them a taste of many of the subjects they can opt to study at GCSE. Alongside Music Technology, Textiles, Design Technology, Critical Thinking and Engineering, this new rotation subject provides students with a valuable introduction to another area of the curriculum. With Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE continuing to grow in popularity, their experience with the Leiths Education courses for schools will give our Year 9 students many of the essential foundation skills and the confidence they need to undertake a GCSE in Years 10 and 11.”
“Leiths Culinary School certification provides our Year 9 students with a high-quality, externally supported programme that enhances learning, credibility, and progression opportunities. We are thrilled to have this connection with Leiths”. added Alex Wallace, Deputy Head (Academic).
Our Year 8 students will also benefit from Leiths expertise with co-curricular cookery lessons delivered as an after-school hobby. Urvashi explained, “This course introduces students to a range of cookery skills and flavours from around the world. The recipes are fresh and appealing to younger students who have a passion for cookery. At the end of each course the students’ newly developed technical skills will be recognised via a personalised Leiths’ certificate.”
Those in Year 7 can enjoy the ‘LP Chocolate Factory’ co-curricular hobby after school and Sixth Formers build on their Food Tech experience through ‘Cooking for University’, preparing them for the practicalities of life beyond school. As with the Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE for Years 10 and 11, both of these activities are delivered by our Food Tech team and alongside the Leiths Education courses for schools for Years 8 and 9.
Read more about the Leiths Education courses for schools at Leighton Park:
Leiths Co-Curricular Programme
