Diplomas

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Diplomas
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The Diploma Introduction Slide.
Starting out in the business world can be
tough, but Diplomas provide young people with the
knowledge and skills to get a head start. Sir
Alan Jones, Chairman Emeritus of Toyota
Manufacturing UK LTD and Chairman of SEMTA, the
Sector Skills Council for Engineering.
Diplomas offer students theoretical and
practical learning with clear progression to
Higher Education and employment. The strength of
this qualification lies in the partnerships
between schools, colleges, employers and Higher
Education. By working together we can engage and
motivate more young people and make their
learning more relevant to their lives. Sir
Mike Tomlinson
Diplomas increase the range of qualifications
that young people have available to them. Young
people studying the Diploma will gain skills
that are valuable for university and for their
future. Professor Michael Arthur,
Vice Chancellor, University of Leeds.
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What is the Diploma?

• The Diploma combines theoretical study with
  practical experience and develops skills highly
  valued by employers and universities. It is part
  of a national programme to provide young people
  with more options, to encourage them to continue
  learning for longer.

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What does this mean for you as a young person?

• The Diploma is a great new way of combining class
  work with hands on experience. It gives you a new
  choice of qualification that keeps your options
  open.
• The Diploma will give you the knowledge and
  skills that you will need for college, university
  or work in an exciting, creative and enjoyable
  way.
• A Diploma will help you make choices about your
  career, whether your next step is college,
  university or a job.

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What does this mean for you as a parent?

• The Diploma will help your child develop
  work-relevant skills, as well as English, maths
  and ICT, in a creative and enjoyable way.
• The Diploma will help your child make decisions
  about their future without restricting their
  options.
• Diploma students will have the knowledge,
  understanding and skills they need to go on to
  employment, college or university.

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What does this mean for you as an employer?

• The Diploma has been designed by employers for
  employers so that young people are better
  prepared for work.
• The introduction of the Diploma is likely to help
  reduce recruitment and staff turnover.
• Get involved with the Diploma and you can help
  make sure that young people get the skills you
  need from them.

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What does this mean for schools colleges?

• Diplomas are for students of all abilities and
  aspirations who like to learn in a practical way.
• Diplomas combine elements of academic subjects
  and practical skills in a way that reflects
  modern industry practice and the demands of
  degree courses.
• Students will be based at their school or
  college, but may have the chance to do some of
  their learning in other schools, colleges or the
  work-place.
• Training will be given to teachers delivering
  Diplomas.

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What does this mean for universities?

• The Diploma provides a challenging and
  high-quality programme of learning as robust as
  three A levels.
• The Diploma provides young people with the skills
  and knowledge they need to do well at university.
  
• The flexibility within the Diploma enables you to
  specify any particular additional/specialist
  learning options to be taken to reflect your
  entrance requirements for certain courses.
• The nature of Diploma learning means that
  students will be self-motivated and have
  developed strong intellectual and personal
  skills, which will make the transition from
  school or college to university much easier.

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What subjects are available and when?
17 Lines of Learning
Diploma national entitlement in 2013
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What does it involve? An overview
Additional/ specialist learning
Principal Learning
Generic Learning
Skills, knowledge and understanding central to
the chosen Diploma At least 50 is
practical Employer designed and endorsed
Functional skills English, Maths, ICT Personal,
learning and thinking skills
Optional units Can broaden and deepen learning
programme Progression pathways
Work experience (minimum 10 days), Project
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How does it fit with other qualifications?
Employment
Higher Education
Further Education
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Advanced Apprenticeship
A levels
Advanced Diploma
IB
16-19
Apprenticeship
GCSE A-C
Higher Diploma
Young Apprenticeship
14-16
GCSE D-G Other provision
Foundation Diploma
11-14
Key Stage 3
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14-19 Reform What else is changing?
Functional Skills
KS4 Engagement programme
Secondary Curriculum Review
A Levels
Apprenticeships
The Diploma
Project/Extended Project
Foundation Learning Tier
GCSEs
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Find out more

• www.direct.gov.uk/diplomas
• www.dcsf.gov.uk/14-19
• www.qca.org.uk/diplomas
• Insert own contact details

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