Diplomas

1. Diplomas An Overview for Stakeholder Consultations on the Diploma in Public Services Content – January 2007

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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 on an on-going basis, and you can help make sure that young people get the skills you need from them.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. What subjects are available and when? 17 Lines of Learning Diploma national entitlement in 2013

8. 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

9. Level 1

10. Level 2

11. Level 3

12. Structure for Content

13. How does it fit with other qualifications? Employment Higher Education Further Education 19+ A levels IB Advanced Diploma Advanced Apprenticeship 16-19 Apprenticeship GCSE A*-C Higher Diploma 14-16 Young Apprenticeship GCSE D-G Other provision Foundation Diploma 11-14 Key Stage 3

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

15. The Diploma in Public Services – today’s agenda • Get to know more about Diplomas • Review principal learning content at all 3 levels • Is there anything missing in the Knowledge, Understanding and Skills? • Is it at about the right level for the students it is intended for? • Collect ideas for how we can ensure that it provides interesting and engaging learning for all young people • Gather ideas for advanced and specialist learning • What does HE need to see at L2 & L3 to ensure students are ready for further study? • What would employers like to see included that is specific to their sector and therefore not included in principal learning?

16. The Diploma in Public Services – what happens next? Content will be updates to reflect the suggestions and comments from all 5 consultations Content will be developed into criteria so that Awarding Bodies can produce qualifications Progression routes will be identified and additional qualifications developed to fill any gaps The Diploma will be taught by a limited number of consortia from 2010 The Diploma will be available to all students from 2013

17. How can I stay involved? • There a further consultations on the criteria in May to June 2008 • Give your name and e-mail to Rowena or the facilitator of one of the sessions you attend to be sent regular updates • Tell all your colleagues about the Diploma and become a champion for the work • There are A3 sheets on the walls with post-its for you to leave endorsements which we will use in our publicity – please add your name and role so that we can tell our employers from our HE! • Join one of our expert groups so that we can call on you for an opinion at critical stages in the Diploma Development • Awarding Bodies • Employers • HE • FE and schools

18. To find out more • Visit our website: • www.publicservicesdiploma.co.uk • Or e-mail Rowena • Rowena.thomassin-timms@skillsforjustice.com • Or e-mail Lis • lis.martin@skillsforjustice.com