14 - 19 Creative and Media Diploma

The 14-19 diploma has been heralded as the most important change to the country's education system since the introduction of GCSEs. The new diploma, initially developed across five distinct subject fields, is to be piloted in September 2008.

The diploma is a single overarching qualification at three levels attributing equal value to both vocational and academic studies. The diploma is delivered through collaboration and partnerships between schools, further and higher education, business, parents and government. 


A recent presentation given by Gini Stirling at Skillset which provided an update on the development of the creative and media diploma may be viewed and downloaded here. For further information on the diploma giving the history, background and latest developments showing how the diplomas relate to the wider curriculum and higher education
 click on the link below.

www.skillset.org/qualifications/diploma 


An information pack containing tailored information on the 14-19 reforms for Higher Education has been produced which may be downloaded as a series of PDF documents may be accessed at: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/14-19/index.cfm?sid=34

The new government Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) has produced a newsletter to help inform colleagues in higher education of developments regarding 14-19 reforms.  The first issue was published in July 2007.

HE Newsletter Summer Term 2007