12.01.2010
The Diploma in Science is an exciting new qualification for 14-19 year olds, which will give young people a foundation in scientific theory, and the practical skills necessary to meet the global challenges of tomorrow.
Developed in partnership with employers, education and key stakeholders, the Diploma in Science will provide students with the confidence and enthusiasm to pursue careers involving science, either directly through work or going on to further study.
This new qualification will provide work-related learning and a multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving, as well as innovative teaching, learning and assessment. There will also be a focus on practical and investigative work to develop scientific and mathematical skills.
A 12 week public consultation will take place on the Advanced Level Diploma in Science Line of Learning Statement (the Vision), and the 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 will run between Tuesday 9 February and Tuesday 4 May 2010, and participants can attend a regional focus group or complete an online survey.
The regional focus groups will take place on:
Wednesday 24 February 2010 University of Sussex, Brighton
Wednesday 3 March 2010 The Moller Centre, Cambridge
Tuesday 9 March 2010 The Crowne Plaza, Liverpool
Friday 19 March 2010 Jumeriah Carlton Tower, London
Tuesday 23 March 2010 Mecure Holland House, Bristol
Tuesday 13 April 2010 The Techno Centre, Coventry
Thursday15 April 2010 National College for Leadership, Nottingham
Tuesday 20 April 2010 City Inn, Leeds
Thursday 22 April 2010 Raddisson SAS, Durham
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.
For more information or to register for an event please visit www.sciencediploma.co.uk or contact Customer Services on 0845 643 9001 or by email at sciencediploma@semta.org.uk
