Diplomas timeline
February 2005
14-19 Education and Skills White Paper published announcing government's introduction of Diplomas
June 2006
The Diploma in SHD employer Statement of Content
July 2006
The Diploma in SHD Line of Learning Criteria
March 2007
Announcement of approved consortia to teach the Diploma in SHD and other four Diplomas in 2008
September 2007
Accredited qualifications available to schools and colleges
September 2008
First teaching of first five Diplomas including The Diploma in SHD
September 2009
First teaching of second five Diplomas
September 2010
First teaching of final four Diploma lines
July 2011
Evaluation of the Diploma in SHD
2013
National entitlement to study Diplomas comes into effect
2015
At least 90% of 17 year olds participating in education or training
