Diplomas directory
Further information and resources
There are plenty of Diploma support services that can help you deliver. Here we list just some of what is out there
14 to 19 Workforce Support how diff erent consortia across the country and advice for those delivering Functional
T_h is programme builds on last year’s offi cial have tackled Diploma delivery. You can Skills and information on employer events.
Diploma Support Programme and will download resources provided by each
www.qcda.gov.uk/functionalskills
provide training and ongoing support for consortium, which you can adapt to support
www.qcda.gov.uk/22533.aspx
practitioners, support staff and those involved your own planning.
in Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG). Inside Work: Video-based case studies and PLTS
T_h e programme will continue to be activities showing how other practitioners QCDA Framework of Personal, Learning and
delivered by the Specialist Schools and have successfully worked with employers. T_h inking Skills 11 to 19 and other related
Academies Trust (SSAT) and partners. My Support: A fi ltering tool that helps you advice.
T_h e support focuses on teaching and to narrow down the wide range of support
http://curriculum.qca.org.uk/key-stages-3-
learning for the Diplomas and reformed available and decide what is relevant. and-4/skills/plts/index.aspx
general qualifi cations; supporting the My Development and My Plan: Practical
http://testsandexams.qcda.gov.uk/16446.
development of the new Foundation activities to help you to prepare for delivery aspx
Learning; guidance on Functional Skills, and a tool for planning your preparation.
www.qcda.gov.uk/15597.aspx
Additional and Specialist Learning, and
Personal, Learning and T_h inking Skills. More specifi c links Diploma Development Partnerships
www.14-19support.org Practitioner handbooks off er in-depth guides T_h ere is a DDP for each of the 17 Diplomas,
to each line of learning, focused on Principal all off ering advice and support:
Diploma Support Programme Learning and Extended Project, including
All Diploma consortia delivering any of the the Practitioner Guide to the Diploma. T_h ere Construction and the Built Environment:
Diploma lines of learning from September is also support for all 10 Phase 1 and 2
www.cbediploma.co.uk
2010 can access Diploma Support, part of lines of learning as well as Assessment for Creative and Media:
14 to 19 Workforce Support. It is a package of Learning and quick reference guides to useful
www.skillset.org/qualifi cations/diploma
free support from the SSAT which is fl exible publications and other resources. Engineering:
www.engineeringdiploma.com
and covers teaching and learning, coaching
www.diploma-support.org/handbooks IT:
www.e-skills.com/diploma
and support for line leads and 14 to 19 reform
www.diploma-support.org/prac-guide Society, Health and Development:
curriculum leads, and “inside industry” days,
www.diploma-support.org/ http://shd.skillsforhealth.org.uk/
as well as looking at areas such as assessment, resourcesandtools Business, Administration and Finance:
curriculum planning, and IAG.
www.diploma-support.org/rfydc www.baf-diploma.org.uk
A range of free face-to-face support and Environmental and Land-based Studies:
development is available. T_h e support covers QCDA Direct
www.diplomaelbs.co.uk
the following themes: 14 to 19 reform; QCDA (Qualifi cations and Curriculum Hair and Beauty Studies:
teaching and learning; assessment; IAG; Development Agency) Direct features
www.habia.org/diploma
curriculum planning; working with employers; regular surveys on topical issues such as the Hospitality:
www.hospitalitydiploma.co.uk
and collaboration. T_h ere is also Preparing for Foundation Diploma, equalities, Additional Manufacturing and Product Design:
Delivery, which includes Inside the Diploma and Specialist Learning (ASL), and learner
www.manufacturingdiploma.co.uk
for those new to delivery and a consortium experiences. It also encourages information- Public Services:
healthcheck. T_h e support service helps you sharing between Diploma practitioners
www.diplomainpublicservices.co.uk
to build local and regional capacity and through online discussions. Practitioners can Retail:
www.diplomainretailbusiness.co.uk
skills. Networks and online communities are also ask questions on teaching and learning. Sport and Leisure:
available for every line of learning and other
www.diploma-support.org/communities/ http://saldiploma.skillsactive.com
aspects of the Diploma, such as IAG. T_h ere QCAdirect Travel and Tourism:
is support for line leads and 14 to 19 reform
www.tandtdiploma.co.uk
curriculum leads too. Extended Project Phase 4 lines of learning statements and
www.diploma-support.org Full criteria for the Extended Project and criteria and general information:
further support can be accessed here.
www.qcda.gov.uk/19767.aspx
Specifi c Diploma Support resources
www.qcda.gov.uk/18461.aspx www.qca.org.uk/diplomaphase4
T_h e websites detailed above also include a
number of online resources, including: Functional Skills Foundation Learning
Emerging practice: T_h is series of short More information about how this component Videos designed to support schools, providers
fi lms gives you the chance to see for yourself will work in practice. T_h ere is also further help and local authorities planning to introduce
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