Organised by Diplomas Delivering 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 E: DDP support


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


The Advanced Diploma: Passport to HE Bethanie Williams, Head of Corporate Data, UCAS Joanna Wilkins, Diploma Tracking Data Offi cer, UCAS


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.


WORKSHOP B:


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.


This session will examine how the Diploma Development Partnerships will continue to support the Diploma roll out programme in light of the recent decision to end funding.


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.


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


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Particularly A level Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Geography and Psychology.


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Interviews held during October Half Term in Guildford, Bromley, Manchester, Birmingham and Borehamwood.


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