What is a Diploma?
The Diploma is a new qualification for 14-19 year olds which
combines theoretical study with practical
experience and develops skills highly valued
by employers and universities.
Diplomas give students an insight into work and
will help them make decisions about their future
direction without closing down options. Diplomas
will provide the skills and knowledge needed for
progression into employment and into further and
higher education.
By 2013 Diplomas in the following subjects will be available to students across the country:
- Construction and the Built Environment
- Creative and Media
- Engineering
- Information Technology
- Society, Health and Development
- Environmental and Land-based Studies
- Business, Administration and Finance
- Manufacturing and Product Design
- Hospitality
- Hair and Beauty Studies
- Travel and Tourism
- Public Services
- Sport and Active Leisure
- Retail Business
- Humanities
- Languages
- Science
Whats happening in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames?
Diplomas in Creative and Media, Hospitality and IT will be offered to students from September 2009. The borough's 14-19 Partnership which includes schools, Richmond upon Thames College and the Local Authority are working to plan the delivery of these and future diplomas at a local level.
Richmond Education Business Partnership is working closely with diploma development groups in order to engage employers to support the delivery of the Diploma in the borough.
Why are employers so important?
These qualifications have been developed with the help of over 5000 employers so practical, work related learning is at the heart of the qualification. Employers can provide a real life context to the qualifications and help to ensure that students are leaving school with relevant skills and an understanding of work.
Further information for employers and the benefits of the Diploma is available to download here
Who do I contact?
For further information or to register your interest in supporting diplomas in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, please contact Clare Huntingford on 020 8487 5392 or email c.huntingford@richmond.gov.uk
