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Diplomas are exciting and innovative new qualifications for 14-19 year olds.
The diploma is an alternative to the more traditional education and learning. They will contain practical as well as theoretical learning, which will help prepare young people for further and higher education, as well as the skills and workledge for lifelong employability.
The first phase of diplomas will be introduced in 2008 and will include the following areas:
- Construction and the Built Environment
- Engineering
- Information Technology (IT)
- Creative and Media
- Society, Health and Development
The second phase of diplomas will be introduced in 2009 and will include the following areas:
- Business Administration and Finance
- Environmental and Land Based Studies
- Hair and Beauty
- Hospitality and Catering
- Manufacturing and Design
To find out more about diploma development in County Durham, please click on Specialised Diplomas - Directgov link.
More diploma areas will be introduced during 2010. To find out more about Diplomas, please click on the weblinks below.
Related Files
QCA Specialised Diplomas Factsheet
External Links
14-19 Education and Skills
County Durham 14-19 Partnership Website
Specialised Diplomas - Directgov
The 2008/09 version of the Help4teens CD is now available. Each Year 9 and 11 student will receive a copy of the CD through their Connexions Personal Adviser.
You can now find out about open days and events offered by schools, colleges and other learning providers by using the Events Diary available on the area wide prospectus.
The Youth Advisory Board for the 14-19 Commission has been asked to find out young people's opinions around education and the new diplomas....
