homealone

hmm - not sure.

This 'soft' science almost sounds like a return to 'home economics', which actually had some use, in my opinion.

The whole school curriculum issue has been a political football for too long. Ultimately schools are aware they are being measured & compared & seek ways to 'perform' within that narrow framework.

If this signifies a decision that because 'pure' science is considered too difficult, 'performance' will improve via a softer option, then I think it is wrong.

If it is an genuine attempt to spark interest in the science underlying food & genetics etc, then it could be a good idea...