Steve Monks Headteacher

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• Steve Monks Headteacher

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Anita Straffon Director of Engineering and
Manufacturing
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ORIGIN OF A DIPLOMA

• Increased Flexibility Project 2003-2007
• South Derby Partnership 2003-2006
• VGCSE and NVQ Engineering 2003-
• Young Apprenticeships in engineering 2006-
• Derby City Partnership 2006-
• Sinfin Community School specialist Engineering
  status 2006-

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A LEAP OF FAITH

• Derby City Partnership elected to bid for 3 lines
  of learning
• SCS/Derby College led bid-writing through gateway
  selection process
• Employer engagement via RR crucial
• Connexions and EBP also supportive
• Further training needed
• Develop links with SSAT

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Diploma Structure

• Principal learning
• Generic learning
• Additional/Specialist learning
• PL420 GLH (6hrs pw)
• GL200 GLH (3hrs pw)
• ASL180 GLH (2.5hrs pw)

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PRINCIPAL LEARNING

• Exploring the engineered world
• Investigating engineering design
• Engineering applications of computers
• Producing engineered solutions
• Electrical circuits and systems
• Application of manufacturing techniques
• Application of maintenance techniques
• Exploring engineering innovation, enterprise and
  technological advancements

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GENERIC LEARNING

• Functional skills in English, maths and ICT
• Personal, Learning Thinking Skills (PeLTS)
  independent enquirers creative thinkers
  reflective learners team workers self-managers
  effective participants.
• Work experience (10 days)
• Extended Project.

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EMERGING ISSUES

• Decision making
• Progression and continuity
• Employer engagement
• Staff development

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Still more issues

• Information, Advice Guidance
• Timetabling
• Transport
• Facilities

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Strategies adopted

• Attend relevant training events
• Appoint a coordinator
• Monthly Steering Group meetings
• Event for all Derby City careers staff

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• Questions??