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The 6th National Conference on


Delivering Diplomas: Delivery under a new government


Where now for delivery?


Monday 11th October 2010 Lakeside Conference Centre, Aston University, Birmingham WORKSHOP B:


Sue Kirkham, Education Policy Specialist Association of School and College Leaders


Full steam ahead with delivery Brian Rossiter, Headteacher, Valley School, Worksop (Bassetlaw Consortium)


Diplomas: The lessons learned so far Pauline Wade, Senior Research Offi cer, NFER


Dr Gill Haynes, Senior Lecturer, School of Education and Lifelong Learning, Exeter University


Employers: Still on board Diploma Employer Champion, TBC


WORKSHOP A: Ask the Awarding Bodies Back by popular demand, this workshop will feature experts from the main Diploma awarding bodies who will be able to answer any questions from delegates about their Diploma delivery.


Higher education progression Experts, including our morning speakers from Exeter University and the National Foundation for Educational Research, will inform


delegates about progression to higher education for Diploma students.


WORKSHOP C: Employer engagement – why and how? Our award-winning Diploma employers from the National Delivering Diplomas Awards 2010 will talk to practitioners and employers about their best practice and Diploma engagement.


WORKSHOP D: Ask the Diploma students The students of Hanham High School have lit up previous conferences with their insights into what inspires and engages them about Diploma delivery. Delegates will have the chance at this event to quiz the students and their teacher about what to them makes an inspiring Diploma offer.


WORKSHOP E: IAG The Training and Development Agency for Schools will run an interactive workshop to consider the continuing importance of effective information, advice and guidance for our young people. More details will be made available in the coming months as policy in this area develops.


For more information and the full programme visit www.deliveringdiplomas.com or call 0207 501 6762 to book your place


SecEd • July 1 2010 5 WORKSHOP F: Best practice in Diploma


teaching and learning Our award-winning teachers and lecturers from the National Delivering Diploma Awards 2010 will offer their advice and best practice on Diploma delivery. This includes discussion of best practice, available resources, Diploma pedagogy, and adapting and developing Line of Learning Frameworks.


WORKSHOP G: Assessment Diploma assessment is another area in which many of our previous delegates have requested more information. Following on from the Awarding Bodies session earlier in the day, this workshop will discuss how to organise Diploma assessment and what best practice looks like.


WORKSHOP H: Consortium of the Year 2010 One of our award-winning consortia from the National Delivering Diplomas Awards will offer their advice on all aspects of Diploma delivery including setting up, developing and sustaining your offer.


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