Delivering the 1419 Diploma in Engineering in Southwark

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Delivering the 14-19 Diploma in Engineering in
Southwark LambethProfessor Matthew
HarrisonDirector of Education Programmes, The
Royal Academy of EngineeringChair, The Southwark
Lambeth Engineering Diploma PartnershipLeader,
The London Engineering Project
matthew.harrison_at_raeng.org.uk
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Why support the engineering diploma?
More engineers formed at a time when we need
more. Engineering offers young people better life
choices than many career options. Widening
participation in engineering works because the
value proposition is so strong. Its a new and
clear route into engineering. It provides an
authentic engineering education.
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The Southwark Lambeth Partnership

• Seven schools.
• Two FE Colleges
• London South Bank University
• The Royal Academy of Engineering
• TEP (Gatsby Foundation)
• Transport for London

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How will it work in Southwark Lambeth?

• Functional skills delivered within all schools.
• Science and maths content delivered by lead
  schools.
• Principal learning delivered by lead schools and
  FE Colleges.
• Engineering exemplars provided by employers.
• LSBU involved in additional and specialist
  learning.

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What success looks like

• New engineers leaving school with
• A delight in engineering
• An authentic engineering education
• Critical thinking skills