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The Diploma

Desk top with photos from The Diploma video

Watch 'The Diploma: A new way of learning'

The video refers to phases one, two, three and four of the Diploma. However, due to government policy changes, there will no longer be a phase four.

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Using the Department for Education's ULN service

Diploma schools – update your learner data ready for summer awarding, using the ULN service.

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The Diploma is an exciting new qualification for 14- to 19-year-olds in England. It offers a blend of theoretical and applied learning.

 

News and announcements

Diploma news - New version of ASL catalogues live now

27 August 2010

Diploma news - New version of ASL catalogues live now

Diploma post-results guidance

25 June 2010

QCDA has published guidance to help centres support students who don't achieve a full Diploma.

Important announcement about DAS for new Diploma centres

25 June 2010

Every centre offering the Diploma for the first time in September 2010 must sign up to the terms and conditions of use for the Diploma aggregation service (DAS).

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