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Statutory Guidance Impartial Careers Education: Resources Pack
The distribution of resources packs that have already been ordered is underway. Visit the cegnet website for online versions of the resources including the new framework for CEIAG 7-19 and to order a printed copy of the pack if you have not already done so.
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Connexions Direct and Schools
Connexions Direct website and associated helpline (www.connexions-direct.com) is the DCSF’s main online vehicle for provision of information and advice to teenagers.
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Update for local areas on support for Diploma awarding
Following on from the Diploma Centre Progress Reviews that QCDA held last term, QCDA is continuing its package of support to centres with learners expecting to claim a Diploma this summer. This will include advice and support on Functional Skills.
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The Diploma and Achievement and Attainment Tables (AAT) - a reminder
Every Diploma component qualification including the Additional and Specialist Learning (ASL) attracts AAT points in exactly the same way as any other qualifications.
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Ambassadors bring Diploma in Retail Business alive for students
A programme that sees retailers bringing their industry alive for students has been expanded to help sell the benefits of the Diploma in Retail Business.
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Hospitality, leisure, travel & tourism career stories
The best way for career seekers to find out about working within the sector is to hear first hand from those with experience in the roles.
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National Skills Forum report on skills and inclusion
The report, Doing Things Differently: Step Changes in Skills and Inclusion focuses on the impact of skills policy on three disproportionately excluded groups: offenders and ex-offenders; people with disabilities; and black and minority ethnic learners.
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Parental Opinion Survey 2009
The annual survey of parents has been published.
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Functional skills factsheet for young people
The DCSF has produced a Functional Skills Factsheet for young people that aims to illustrate the benefits of functional skills and encourage more young people to take the qualifications.
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14-19 Guides
The DCSF has recently produced a number of guides in support of the Diploma, functional skills and foundation learning which are now available to order.
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What is to be gained through partnership? report launched
What is to be gained through partnership? is launched by the Education and Employers Taskforce this month. The report looks at the academic research and high quality survey data to explore why, and how, young people, schools and employers can benefit from partnership.
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My Development module ‘An introduction to information, advice and guidance (IAG), careers education and impartiality’
This new module is now on the ‘My Development for Diploma practitioners’ section of the 14-19 workforce support programme website.
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Regional IAG events for senior leaders in schools and LAs
The conferences will provide a summary of current policy and strategic direction around IAG at both national and regional level. Find out more
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Public consultation events on the Advanced Level Diploma in Science 3rd March – 4th May 2010
A public consultation is taking place on the Advanced Level Diploma in Science Line of Learning Statement and Criteria. Respondents will be able to either attend a regional consultation event or complete an online survey. Find out more
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To set up a group email for your 14-19 partnership or schools and colleges in your area, please contact Karen Collins at karen.collins@vtplc.com
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