College spreads hygiene message

The College recently helped to promote the importance of good food hygiene to teenage school pupils from across Birmingham.

Ten teams of 13 to 14-year-olds took part in the final of the Healthy Tums in Brum contest, competing to create a nutritional and tasty two-course meal in 90 minutes, while also being judged on their food handling and hygiene skills.

The competition was organised to raise awareness of the 4 Cs of food hygiene - cooking, cleaning, chilling and cross-contamination.

The teams were competing for a £500 prize after winning heats in their area of the city last year, as part of the contest organised by Birmingham City Council.