The 14 – 19 Diplomas are designed to give learners the opportunity to undertake applied studies in a range of areas. By 2013 there will be 17 diplomas that a young person at key stage 4 and beyond can choose from.
You would study a diploma at key stage 4 through years 10 and 11. You would also study core GCSE's as well as other related qualifications.
Diplomas come in 3 levels:
- Level 1, also called Foundation
- Level 2, also called Higher
- Level 3, also called Advanced
At present diplomas are being phased in through pilot schemes.
Some schools are not yet involved in diplomas. Below is a table of schools and colleges involved together with timelines for delivery:
Diploma Title
|
Schools involved
|
Colleges involved
|
Dates
|
Hair and
Beauty
Studies
|
- Gaynes
- Chafford
- Emerson Park
|
Havering College of Further
and Higher Education
|
Sept
2009
|
Manufacturing
and
Product
Design
|
- Sanders Draper
- Gaynes
- Brittons
- Emerson Park
- Kings Wood
|
Havering College of Further
and Higher Education |
Sept
2010
|
| IT |
- Chafford
- Marshalls Park
- Campion
- Albany
- Hall Mead
- Sanders Draper
|
Havering College of Further
and Higher Education
Havering 6th Form College
|
Sept
2010
|
If you want to find out more about these new qualifications look at the following website:
www.dcsf.gov.uk/14-19/