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This consultation seeks views on proposals for how we should move to achieve the vision set out in the 14-19 Education and Skills White Paper, of a qualifications system in which every young person can prepare themselves through education and training to make a success of their life.
Curriculum guidance for the Diploma in Environmental and Land-based Studies available at foundation, higher and advanced levels.
Some 51 partnerships of schools, colleges and employers across England have been given the green light by the government to teach the new Diploma in Environmental and Land-based Studies from 2009.
Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Ed Balls said that the Extended Diplomas would be available from 2011 and will be designed to extend each of the 17 Diploma lines.
The value of the Government‘s new Diplomas as a progression route enabling pupils to get into Universities and colleges was confirmed today by both UCAS and the QCA.
03 December 2007 - How you can get involved - the menu for employers
There are many types of activities where a business or employer can get involved with the Diploma. This new leaflet has been produced by the team developing the Diploma in Environmental and Land-based Studies as a starting point for ideas of such activities - and we encourage people to get in touch if you think of more.
The Department for Children, Schools and Families has published a brochure on the Diploma in Environmental and Land-based Studies for consortia.
The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority are leading the development of curriculum guidance for the Diploma in Environmental and Land-based Studies.
The 2nd Annual 14-19 Diplomas conference held in London, brought together an audience of over 400 consortia members. For the full report and links to podcasts, click on the link above.
The Year of Food and Farming is a campaign that aims to provide children with the opportunity to learn about food, farming and the countryside.
The process for applications to deliver the Diploma in Environmental and Land-based Studies in 2009 is now open.
