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In 2008, a new national qualification was launched, called the Diploma.  Government's Diploma Website

These qualifications have been developed by employers, so practical, work-related learning is at the heart of them.  They are being delivered by consortia of schools and colleges, rather than one institution in isolation.

By 2011 there will be 17 Diplomas available and by 2013 all young people will have the opportunity to take one of these specialised qualifications.

Each Diploma will be available at three levels:

• Foundation
  (equivalent to five GCSEs)

• Higher
  (equivalent to seven GCSEs)

• Advanced
  (equivalent to three A levels)

The Diploma sits alongside other qualification options such as GCSEs and A Levels.

 

 

Basingstoke Consortium supports the Basingstoke & Deane 14-19 Partnership (a partnership of local secondary schools, colleges, Hampshire County Council and others) by managing the introduction of the qualification locally.  In 2008, the Partnership was one of the first in the country to start delivery of the Diploma, with the introduction of Construction and the Built Environment.  The Partnership has now added other Diplomas to its offer:

• IT, Hair and Beauty and Society, Health and Development (2009)
• Hospitality and Creative and Media (2010)

For more information on the Diplomas available locally click ...

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