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Newsletter

Summer 2007

Welcome to the summer edition of the 14-19 newsletter.  This newsletter provides updates and information about 14-19 developments both nationally and in Hertfordshire.

This has been an extremely busy time for the 14-19 phase of education.  In March the results of the Diploma Gateway process were announced by the DfES (now DCSF) and Hertfordshire fared very well with 17 successful Diploma submissions for 2008 or 2009. Many thanks to SAPG Co-ordinators and all colleagues involved for the huge amount of work put into these applications. All SAPG groups are now considering the next round of Diploma Applications which will take place next term. Please see more detailed information in the newsletter below or click here.

In addition, the third round of the 14-19 Progress Checks has been completed (see link to Progress Check information below) and Hertfordshire County Council has just gone through its Joint Area Review of Services for Vulnerable Young People.

It is always helpful to receive comments and feedback on newsletters to ensure that future editions are as good as possible. Please send any comments to Juliet Greely, Senior Project Officer email: Juliet.greely@hertscc.gov.uk

To access the latest 14-19 Newsletter from the DCSF website:

• www.dcsf.gov.uk/14-19/

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14-19 Team

The 14-19 Team has recently expanded and we are delighted to have acquired two new 14-19 Advisers with a broad range of knowledge and expertise in the area of 14-19 education and training. For more information about the team and their background and specialisms:

• 14-19 Team

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Hertfordshire's Gateway Successes - the Best Shire County in the Eastern Region!

For more information about Hertfordshire’s terrific diploma successes:

• Diplomas in Hertfordshire

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Specialised Diplomas

The latest information about the specialised Diplomas can be accessed here:

• Specialised diplomas

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Functional Skills Pilot

The Gateway guidance explained that consortia approved to offer Diplomas in September 2008 would participate in the Functional Skills pilots in September 2007.

For more information about what is happening:

• Diplomas - Functional Skills Pilot

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Diplomas - Specifications for the Next Phase

Information about the next 5 diploma lines due to begin in September 2009 is available here:

• Diplomas - Specifications for the Next Phase

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Work Related Learning

For information about new resources and training events in the area of work-related learning:

• Work Related Learning - new resources
• Work Related Learning - Enterprise Learning Events

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14-19 Conferences

Details of the East of England 14-19 Curriculum Conference: Increasing Collaboration and Participation to raise Achievement - 28-29th June 2007 and SSAT 2 day Conference on Extending Choices in Manchester...More

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Consultations

The government has recently consulted with stakeholders about KS3 Reforms, changes in 14-19 funding and ‘Raising the Learning Leaving Age’.  Summaries of these consultations and links to the DCSF website can be found here:

• 14-19 Consultations

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IAG for Careers Co-ordinators in Schools

For further detail about CPD training available for careers’ teachers to enable them to advise students about the wider 14-19 curriculum opportunities:

• IAG for Careers Co-ordinators in Schools

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The New A levels

Yes – A levels are changing again!  For further information:

• 14-19 Qualifications - The new A Levels

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DCSF 14-19 Education Skills

Please keep an in touch with 14-19 issues on the DfES 14-19 Education and Skills website:

• www.dcsf.gov.uk/14-19/

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