Check out the following resources:
For further information about diplomas forging partnerships with employers, visit the DCSF employers web pages.
Videos available to view:
- Employers welcome the Diploma
- The role of Employers in the Diploma
- Employers engage in School Science week
- Introduction to Employer champions
To download a fact sheet about getting involved in work
related learning click here .
Introduction
The Diploma in Society, Health and Development (SHD) is the result of one of the biggest advances in demand-led learning for the last forty years.
Employers from the private, public and voluntary sectors have had the opportunity to make a contribution to the development of SHD through the Diploma Development Partnership (DDP).
We are delighted that the Diploma in SHD is available from September 2008. The qualification is providing a stimulating and diverse programme of general and applied learning. It is a challenging qualification that has young people firmly at its heart.
We already have a wide variety of employers on board with a first wave of consortia offering the Diploma in SHD from September 2008.
Now we need more employers who can help deliver SHD in their local area.
Susan Goldstein, North East Strategic Health Authority, said:
"The DDP and the SSCs involved in the Diploma have taken on this role with enthusiasm and commitment seeking to shape a new offer of learning for young people which will give them a valuable insight into health, social care and children's services.
"This insight will enable them to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes which will equip them for the world of work whatever they choose to do for their future.
"The Diploma development has provided an opportunity for employers to influence the shape and form of work-related education to ensure that it will better equip young people for the challenges ahead."
How to get involved
