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Paul Ainsworth, Deputy Delivering Diplomas
headteacher, Belvoir High School,
Leicestershire. Mark Blois,
Browne Jacobson. Leo Gilbert,
Vice principal, Harris Academy,
south London. Hilary Moriarty,
National director, Boarding
Schools’ Association. Neill
to offer vital support
Morton, Headteacher, Portora
Royal School, Enniskillen. Helen
Nurton, Assistant headteacher,
Guildford County School, Surrey.
record of providing practical, rel- exactly where to go for information SecEd and Delivering Diplomas, ous lines, and assist those who are
Tina Stockman, Teacher, Harlaw
by David Taylor
evant information for secondary exclusively about the Diplomas, believes the new magazine will play new to the qualification in getting
Academy, Aberdeen. Ray Tarleton,
schools and I know this publica- without having to sift through web- a huge part in bringing new Diploma off to the best start possible.”
Headteacher, South Dartmoor
The education sector has responded tion will be extremely useful for sites, or look out for mentions in deliverers up to speed, and in help- In addition, the magazine
Community College, Ashburton,
enthusiastically to the news that every secondary school regardless newspapers.” ing more established course leaders will be supported by a series of
Devon. Dr Bernard Trafford,
SecEd will be launching a sister of where they are in the Diploma Thousands of students embarked to share ideas and best practice. Delivering Diplomas conferences,
Headteacher, The Royal Grammar
magazine dedicated exclusively to delivery process. on their Diploma journey in He said: “The first five Diploma and an awards ceremony that will
School, Newcastle upon Tyne.
the Diploma qualifications. “Teachers are putting an enor- September, with thousands more lines have been running for a year, recognise the very best Diploma
Simon Viccars, Headteacher, Leon
The magazine, called Delivering mous amount of work into intro- expected to do so at the start of the with a further five due to come on deliverers.
School and Sports College, Milton
Diplomas, was unveiled in SecEd ducing the Diploma courses, and next academic year. line in September. Whether you All those working in schools,
Keynes. Alex Wood, Headteacher,
two weeks ago, and the inaugural finding that the students are thor- The new magazine will offer have been involved in the initial colleges and industry with an inter-
Tynecastle High School, Edinburgh.
issue publishes on September 24. oughly enjoying the different style practical advice and support to stages of this qualification or not, est in Diplomas can sign up to
Dr John Dunford, general sec- of learning. They, I am sure, will be anyone involved in delivering the the fact is that it is not going away. receive their own digital edition free
retary of the Association of School interested to hear how other schools qualifications, including secondary It is something every school and of charge. Just visit www.delivering
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and College Leaders, has expressed are approaching the qualification. heads and teachers. It will offer college needs to know about. diplomas.co.uk
Matt Govett – 020 7501 6735
his support for the new publication, “Schools that are not yet deliv- case studies of successful Diploma “We hope that the magazine,
Business development
saying it is exactly what the sector ering the Diploma need to gather consortia, and focus on how schools which is available free to any edu-
manager
needs. as much information as possible in can best engage with the various cation professional who wants to
The Diploma Awards
Abdul Hayee – 020 7501 6776
He told us: “Indications are that, this calendar year in order to build Diploma partners. receive it, will offer existing deliv- Delivering Diplomas will be
Classified sales while the model may develop and courses with the same degree of Pete Henshaw, editor of both ers some new ideas about the vari- rewarding exemplary practice
Rachel McElhinney – 020 7501 6728 change, the Diploma qualification success,” he added. by hosting the first ever national
is here to stay for the foreseeable One school already heavily Diplomas awards.
Subscription manager future. SecEd has an excellent track involved in the Diploma is Hanham
Chris Hoskins
High School in Bristol, which
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offered students all five of the first
Sally Boettcher The Diploma Conferences
lines this year. Headteacher, Peggy
Since November 2007, SecEd Farrington, told SecEd she was
has been running regular looking forward to seeing the first
‘
I know this publication will
The inaugural ceremony will
take place at the Landmark Hotel
be extremely useful for every
in London on March 26, 2010,
and will recognise innovation,
secondary school regardless of
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The conference series, provides support, so we’ll definitely Consortium of the year:
which has to date seen three be reading the new magazine. Dr John Dunford, ASCL general s
Personal £45
successful Diploma events, is set “It will be really useful to know
Institutional (libraries,
to continue alongside Delivering
companies etc) £100
Diplomas magazine, and each ’
ecretary This accolade will be awarded to
the consortium that can demon-
strate exceptional achievement
in promoting and delivering the
Europe annual rates:
issue of the new publication
The five Diploma lines launched last September:
Diplomas.
Personal £92 will be accompanied by its
Construction and the Built Environment
Teacher or lecturer of the
Institutional £165 own one-day conference. The
Creative and Media
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Rest of world annual rates: next Delivering Diplomas teachers or lecturers who have
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Engineering
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and Curriculum Authority Society, Health and Development educational setting.
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Student of the year: This
Pensord Press, Wales
Thursday, October 1, one week
Available from September 2009:
as
prize will go to the student
after the inaugural issue of the
The UK ’s o
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Published by
Business, Administration and Finance
ly magazine
dedicated
to the 14-19
Diploma who demonstrates outstanding
magazine publishes.
Environmental and Land Based studies
achievement during the course of
Among the speakers will be their Diploma studies.
those with hands-on experience
Hair and Beauty studies
Working
Employer of the year:
of the first Diploma lines,
Hospitality
Awarded to the employer who
experts from the Department Manufacturing and Product Design
together
has shown exceptional commit-
St Jude’s Church, Dulwich Road
for Children, Schools and ment to their consortium, and to
Herne Hill, London SE24 0PB
Families, and other stakeholders,
Available from 2010:
The sec
rets to s
uccess
the Diploma qualification.
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including the employer
Public Services
Exam officer of the year:
champions. Speakers already
Retail Business What
Details of a fifth award for exam
confirmed include John Stone,
do
officers are due to be revealed
chief executive of the Learning
Sport and Active Leisure
employers shortly on the Delivering
and Skills Network; Teresa
Travel and Tourism
MA Education Ltd is an
really
Diplomas website.
Bergin, head of Diplomas at
want?
The Awards are open to mem-
independent publishing company also
the QCA; and Margaret Gildea,
Available from 2011:
bers of all consortia. Full criteria
responsible for education titles Early
education and skills advisor for
Science (September 2012 for the Advanced
and details of how to nominate can
Years Educator and 5to7 Educator.
Rolls Royce.
Lessons
learned
level Diploma)
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