14-19 Diplomas Resources
Find below resources for our Diploma workstrand. To download, click on the publication title.
Network Diploma delivery update (Part 1): Network Diploma Provision
LEAs in the network have now contributed updates for 2010/11, which are listed in this Network Diploma Provision document.
For colleagues working at the Level 3/4 interface, a 1 page sheet summarising current level 3 deliveries across the 14 learning lines is also now available - see Linking London Network Level 3 Diploma Deliveries 2010-11.
Network Diploma delivery update (Part 2): Linking London Network Level 3 Diploma Deliveries 2010-11
LEAs in the network have now contributed updates for 2010/11, which are listed in the Network Diploma Provision document.
For colleagues working at the Level 3/4 interface, this 1 page sheet summarises the current level 3 deliveries across the 14 learning lines - Linking London Network Level 3 Diploma Deliveries 2010-11.
Linking London e Chapter (June 2010)
Responding to the needs of Lifelong Learning Network (LLN) partners in relation to understanding the complex curriculum content of the new Advanced Diplomas and what it means for student progression, has been a focus for the Diploma team at Linking London since Summer 2008. In this e-Chapter, we discuss the support package that we have been working to put in place for LLN partners engaged in supporting Advanced Diploma learners in FE and HE and will review pertinent issues that have emerged. We discuss our work in setting up the Diploma Delivery Partnership group to support 14 – 19 staff in related London boroughs, support for HEIs in developing the content of UCAS entry profiles to take account of Diploma requirements and the development of bespoke staff development events. We will also describe the role that we have played in highlighting potential progression issues to Government and the content of several publications we have produced designed to assist with the early understanding of this new qualification.
Diplomas: the second year, Ofsted (October 2010)
The report focuses on the introduction of the Diploma in their second year of operation. The quality of Diploma provision was mixed in the 21 consortia visited. The main strengths were in the 'principal learning', the main subject content of the Diplomas, where learners were often well-motivated and made good progress in lessons. However, there were weaknesses in the links between 'principal learning' and the other components of the qualification, particularly functional skills, and additional and specialist learning.
Progression from the 14-19 Advanced Diplomas to Higher Education: A Guide for Learners
This publication is aimed at learners currently studying the 14-19 Advanced Diploma. It gives an introduction to HE, and gives guidance on planning, applying and joining HE.
What we have learnt from students on the new Diplomas (2008-10)
This paper presents the findings from two questionnaire surveys on 5 institutions in the Linking London area with the new Diploma provision for the first two years. It gives some indication of the way that students on the ground are experiencing this new qualification.
The Additional and Specialist Learning Strand of the New Advanced Diplomas: Updated Perspectives
This 24 page booklet is an updated version of the 2009 edition. It summarises and reviews activity occurring across the network and provides an update for partners on guidance material and updates coming through in relation to specific lines from the Diploma Delivery Partnership (DDP).
Advanced Diploma provision across the Linking London Lifelong Learning Network
This publication shows a chart of the Advanced (Level 3) Diploma Provision across the Linking London Lifelong Learning Network (January 2010).
This publication charts non-exhaustive lists of possible progression pathways for the new Diploma students into HE or to into work.
14-19 Diploma provision across the Linking London Lifelong Learning Network
This publication shows a chart of the 14 – 19 Diploma Provision across the Linking London Lifelong Learning Network (December 2009).
The Extended Project: 14 - 19 Reform Key Principles & Processes
This short guide aims to provide an overview of the Extended Project (level 3) as it stands for Diploma/A-level students and to analyse its significance in curriculum terms for receiving HEIs.
The New Advanced Diplomas: Emergent Issues and Priorities from Gateway 1
This short publication highlights Linking London's work around the Advanced Diploma and provides a flavour of the progress made and our key achievements.
The New Advanced Diplomas: What they mean for Higher Education in Curriculum terms
This guide to the Advanced Diploma is aimed at those working in HE. The publication sets out the structure of the Advanced Diploma, the various teaching and learning issues surrounding the qualification and how all of this might affect HEIs. There are also a number of useful websites for further reading.
