Contents Diplomas Delivering Editorial


A qualifi cation worth fi ghting for 4 Editor Chris Parr on the importance of the Diploma in the aftermath of the General Election, and with details on the Sixth National Delivering Diplomas Conference


Feature article Diploma update


Diploma Case Studies Leading change


Key issues Results day


T ousands of pioneering students received their results in August. We look at the fi gures


Comment


T e Association of School and College Leaders says Diplomas are here to stay


5-6 Higher education


A look at fi ve months of political changes that will impact on Diploma deliverers


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After two years of delivery, what lies in store for students completing Diploma courses?


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Volume 2 No 2 Autumn 2010


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Chris Turner is preparing to take on Diploma delivery for a second time. T e principal tells us how he intends to achieve the success he experienced fi rst time around


Down on the farm 14-15 T e Diploma in Environmental and Land-based Studies has been in schools and colleges since September last year, and is proving very popular with teachers and learners – particularly at T e North School in Ashford, Kent, which has always had a strong rural focus


T e art of the Diploma 16-17 Engaging with artists and the creative sector can really add to the experience of students


on the Creative and Media Diploma. We fi nd out how to make the most of the opportunities that are available


Employer engagement 18-19 Education Business Partnerships across the country are working to build links between employers and education establishments. In Hackney, this has led Diploma students to visit architects in central London, and even Hendon – the Met Police training centre


Come dine with me 33


T e Havant 14 to 19 Consortium was one of the fi rst in the country to off er the Diploma in Hospitality. We fi nd out how it rose to the challenges of delivering a new qualifi cation from scratch


Diplomas advice & guidance Gender divide


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Delivering Diplomas editorial board member Ian Duckett looks at the issue of gender, and examines how consortia might tackle the problem of male and female-dominated lines


Functional Skills Marking assignments Assessment 30-31


Meerkats, Dick Turpin, and Sir Alan Sugar feature as our expert looks at some revolutionary ways to teach Functional Skills


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Diplomas examiner Paula Goddard on how to approach the daunting task of marking assignments accurately and eff ectively


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Diploma expert Lynn Senior off ers advice on the assessment modes and methods that can be used by Diploma deliverers


Delivering Diplomas Awards Special focus


In March, the winners of our fi rst National Delivering Diplomas Awards were unveiled. Our 10-page special introduces the winning students, employers, teachers, consortia and exams offi cers


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