14-19 Diplomas
The availability of progression opportunities for 14-19 Diploma learners into higher education will be essential for learners and will play a crucial role in the Diplomas' success.
What is Progress South Central doing to support Diploma progression?
Progress South Central has put in place a comprehensive programme of involvement with the 14-19 Diplomas in our region, with specific focus on progression to higher education.
See our Diploma Progression Programme for 2010/11
As a result of a meeting convened in July 2009 with key Diploma contacts from the region (including representatives from the HEIs, Aimhigher, FECs, Surrey EBP and 14-19 consortia leads), a Diploma Progression Programme was drawn up which has supported the development and delivery of 14-19 Diplomas as potential routes to higher education. This work includes:
- HE Days for Diploma students
- Invitations to relevant events at Universities for Diploma students
- Distribution of the free Surrey Learner Voice DVD produced by VT Four S
- Bespoke events for admissions tutors
- Workshops on engaging with employers
- Subject-based information on 14-19 Diploma admission requirements: this covers a sample of progression options available to 14-19 Diploma students in the Progress South Central area [see here]
More information about the 14-19 Diploma can be accessed here
EXAMPLES OF OUR PROJECTS
Acceptability of the Diploma for admission to HE
Examples of university admissions policies regarding the acceptability of the 14-19 Diploma as an entry qualification
'The 14-19 Dimension - Diplomas and Diversity' [July 2010]
Conference focusing on 14-19 education and the implications of current changes to the 14-19 curriculum
14-19 Diplomas as Routes to HE
Lunchtime seminars aimed at helping staff at the University of Reading engage with the new 14-19 Diplomas as potential progression routes to HE
'The new Diplomas - Learner Voice in Surrey'
DVD including interviews with current Diploma students and tutors
'Progression Potential: the new 14-19 Diplomas and their impact on Higher Education' [November 2008]
Event encouraging admissions colleagues to begin to consider the particular skills and attributes that Diploma learners will bring to HE