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Diploma in Science
Request for Public consultation in the development of 14-19 Diploma in Science
The 14-19 Diploma in Science are approaching a public consultation period for the Advanced Level 14-19 Diploma in Science which will be launched in 2011.
Developed in partnership with employers, education and key stakeholders the
Diploma will provide students with the confidence and enthusiasm to pursue careers involving science either directly through work or additional qualifications.
A 12 week public consultation is due to take place on the Advanced Level Diploma in Science Line of Learning Statement (the Vision) and, Line of Learning Criteria (the specific knowledge, skills and understanding at Advanced Level that must be covered as a minimum by principal learning). The consultation period will run between 9th February and 4th May 2010. Participants will be able to choose to attend a regional focus group or to complete an online survey.
The focus groups
The dates and venues for the regional focus groups are detailed below:
- 24 February 2010 – University of Sussex, Brighton
- 3 March 2010 – The Moller Centre, Cambridge
- 9 March 2010 – The Crown Plaza, Liverpool
- 19 March 2010 – Jumeriah Carlton Tower, London
- 23 March 2010 – Mecure Holland House, Bristol
- 13 April 2010 – The Techno Centre, Coventry
- 15 April 2010 – National College for Leadership Nottingham
- 20 April 2010 – City Inn, Leeds
- 22 April 2010 – Raddisson SAS, Durham
Who should participate?
Representatives from awarding bodies, colleges, schools, universities, employers and other organisations interested in shaping the new Diploma in Science are invited to participate in the consultation.
How to register
Focus groups will begin in February 2010. Click here to register for an event near you.