14 to 19

What is the new Diploma?

It is a new qualification for 14-19 year olds aimed at providing young people with industry specific knowledge and experience.  These new qualifications have been designed by teachers, employers, sector skills councils and universities.
The Diploma will allow young people to act as creative thinkers and work as part of a team.  The qualification will also allow them to have a better understanding of the skills needed in business and how they operate.

"Studying The Diploma will give you skills that are valuable for university and the future."
Professor Michael Arthur
Vice Chancellor, University of Leeds

What areas will the new Diploma cover?

Engineering, Creative and Media, IT, Construction and the Built Environment, Society Health and Development, Manufacturing, Hair and Beauty, Hospitality and Catering, Environmental and Land Based, Business Administration and Finance, Retail, Travel and Tourism, Sports and Leisure, Public Services, Science, Humanities and Languages.

When will they be introduced?

The first pilots will be running in 2008 for the first five diploma lines with the rest being phased in until 2011.

How are Lancashire Education Business Partnerships supporting the Diplomas?

LEBP are working with employers to help raise awareness of this new qualification.  We have also been supporting local consortia’s in getting ready to offer the Diploma.   LEBP have been identifying potential employers who could help with developing and delivering the new qualification.  

How can I help?

Now, more than ever, employers’ involvement, both nationally and locally, in the education system is crucial to the successful development of tomorrow’s employees.  Employers will play a vital role in making these new qualifications a success.  These qualifications will not be a success without the support and input from employers.  A series of information leaflets has been produced to inform employers of the topics covered in each Diploma area.  If you want to help influence and help shape your future workforce and could you help in any of the following areas:

Work placements, industrial visits, work shadowing, mentoring, providing case studies or project brief or act as a visiting speaker

Lancashire EBP have produced a series of information leaflets designed to give employers an overview of the content for the new diploma.    Information leaflets are currently available for the following subjects:   

Engineering
Creative and Media
Information Technology
Construction and the Built Environment
Society Health and Development
Manufacturing
Hair and Beauty
Hospitality and Catering
Environmental and Land Based
Business Administration and Finance

If you would like to register your interest or would like to speak to someone regarding the new Diplomas

please contact
DebraThackrah or Suzanne Murray
on
01254 584000