New diploma framework to strengthen
existing qualifications
On 18 October 2004,
the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) published the Final
Report of the Working Group on 14-19 Reform. The report sets
out detailed recommendations which would:
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introduce a new diploma qualification awarded at four
levels: entry, foundation, intermediate and advanced;
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consist of two parts - core and main learning. Core
learning would focus on developing basic skills. Main learning would
comprise a young person's subject study (including the KS4
requirements);
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replace the large quantity of externally set coursework
with an extended project. This demanding piece of work would develop
research, analysis and presentation skills and allow a young person to
study a chosen subject or subjects in depth;
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offer all learners access to programmes that would
ensure they had every component necessary to achieve their full
potential.
The report can be
viewed on the
14-19
Reform website
