The Diploma in Public Services

Vision

The 14 - 19 Diploma in Public Services will provide a route into higher education and/or work for those young people interested in a career in a public service.

The curriculum will reflect the reality of the employment market at the time and prepare young people with the skills and underlying knowledge to help them enter the competitive field of employment.

The Challenge of the New Curriculum

Learners will develop general skills as well as areas of knowledge appropriate to the expectations of employers recruiting staff at 16, 18 or after higher education.

The Diploma in Public Services will be available at 3 levels:

Foundation Level is the equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grades D to G ·

Higher Level is the equivalent to 7 GCSEs at grades A* to C·

Advanced Level is the equivalent to 3.5 A levels (420 UCAS points at the highest grade)

Information for Schools|

Information for Colleges |

Why not visit the national line of learning communities pages on the Diploma Support website and join the forum , where you can

 · ask your questions, solve your problems and share your knowledge

 · talk to other practitioners in your line of learning

 · share the resources you need to succeed

 · find out information about events or what's happening near you.

The public service forum is for everyone, whether you are delivering the Diploma in Public Services now, planning to deliver one in the future or just interested in finding out more. Please vist the site here|