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The 14–19 Diploma is a qualification in England, launched in September 2008 in certain areas of the country. Its development was announced in the 14–19 Education and Skills White Paper of March 2005. As the qualification title suggests, it is available to learners between the ages of 14 and 19, thus crossing the divide between compulsory education and post-compulsory education.

[edit] Variants

There a 3 variants of Diploma - Foundation, Higher and Advanced. Foundation covers Level 1 of the National Qualifications Framework and is roughly equivilent to 5 GCSE qualification at grades D - G. Higher covers Level 2 and is roughly equivilent to 7 A* - C grades at GCSE. The Advanced diploma covers Level 3 and is equivalent to 3.5 A-levels. The courses are designed to allow some variation but include core skills ( called functional skills)such as English, Mathematics and ICT. The Diploma is examined through both practical assessments and examinations; work experience is also required as part of the course.

[edit] UCAS

Although UCAS tarif points have been agreed for the advanced diplomas, many universities do not accept the qualification for entry to further study. The UCAS website details whether universities will or will not accept the qualification.

[edit] References

• Department for Children, Schools and Families
• [1]
• Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
• http://www.diploma-support.org
• http://www.ucas.com/students/beforeyouapply/diplomas/14-19diplomas/statements

[edit] External links

• http://diploma-support.org
• 14-19 Reform

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