Charleton pupils get creative in the kitchen with popular after‑school cooking club 

Pupils from Charleton CofE Academy have been busy developing their culinary skills this half term thanks to a hugely popular after‑school cooking club led by one of the school’s talented teaching assistants.

The club has quickly become a favourite with children, who have embraced the chance to be adventurous and try their hand at a wide range of recipes. 

Over the weeks, pupils have created an impressive menu including ramen, omelettes, panna cotta, burgers, sausage rolls, and chocolate and vanilla mug cakes. Their final challenge of the half term was a Devon favourite, baking fresh scones.

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The sessions have given pupils the opportunity to learn practical skills, build confidence in the kitchen, and enjoy the satisfaction of making delicious 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.”