News archive
Find out about Diploma news over the past year by browsing through our archives.
Click on the months below to view the relevant archived headlines:
25.11.2009
Where could this Diploma lead?
These documents have been developed by the Diploma in MPD project team to illustrate in simple terms the routes which young people on this Diploma could follow into a variety of careers.
Careers identified range from Marketing Communications to Product Design, Engineering to Management, Pattern Cutting... Read More.
24.11.2009
SSAT Chief - Diplomas starting to deliver
Elizabeth Reid, Chief Executive of the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (SSAT), last month said the Diploma was “starting to deliver.
Elizabeth said the Diploma is “an exciting and valuable alternative to A levels and GCSEs”. She also said it was in keeping with the demands of... Read More.
24.11.2009
National Diploma Roadshow bookings being taken
The Diploma Roadshow continues as an important part of the Diploma campaign.
This year we have changed the format in order to provide more flexibility for local areas and spread the available resource more widely. A Diploma-specific event kit will be available for use and will include inflatable... Read More.
23.11.2009
Deadline looms for 2010 Diploma Gateway
Manufacturers, schools and colleges putting together a consortium bid to deliver one of the 10 Diploma subjects are now working against the clock. Gateway 4, the Diploma application process for 2010 delivery, will close on Wednesday 25 November 2009.
The Diploma in Manufacturing and Product Design is... Read More.
20.11.2009
Invitation to MPD practitioner network meetings
Dates have now been released for the regional network meetings for the Diploma in MPD. These meetings have been set up for practitioners specifically involved with the Diploma in MPD, and are taking place in the next few months.
The Diploma in MPD networks enable teachers to:
... Read More.
20.11.2009
Edexcel recruiting examiners and moderators
Diplomas have been described as one of the most radical educational developments taking place anywhere in the world. If you want to be a part of this why not apply to be an examiner and/or moderator.
Edexcel is recruiting examiners and/or moderators for The Diploma in Manufacturing and... Read More.
11.11.2009
Now published: work-related learning guide
A DCSF guidance document for employers, schools, colleges, students and their parents and carers has now been published.
This second edition of the guide includes latest up-to-date information on providing work-related learning and work experience placements, health and safety requirements, and additional... Read More.
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