Resources & Links

Useful websites

• Learn more about the Diplomas here at direct.gov, a dedicated site for young people.
• Dicuss your options with a friendly advisor from connexions.
• Lifestyle information for 14-19 years olds. Find out what more at need2know.co.uk.
• Add the Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure to your MySpace page now.  
• Find out what's going on in the sport and active lesiure sector with the SkillsActive blog.

Audio and Video

• A brief introduction to The Diploma, a new qualification for 14-19 year olds. 
• Learn more about the playwork sector.
• Learn more about the outdoor sector.
• Learn more about the health and fitness sector. 
• Learn more about the caravan sector.
• Learn more about boxing. 
• Join Georgina, Adam, Sarah and Neha as they receive an introduction into Diploma world.  

Site updates

• Awarding bodies toolkit now available online. - The online toolkit aims to help awarding bodies identify key areas to consider when developing the specifications for the Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure.
• Gateway 3 guidance - To ensure that the Diplomas delivered are challenging and of high quality, the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) has introduced two new processes for implementation. The first...
• About the Sport and Active Leisure Diploma - The Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure will provide students with knowledge and understanding of the sport and active leisure industry. The industry is rapidly changing and the workforce needs ...
• Higher Education Overview - Diplomas are part of the biggest reform programme in education for many years and have the potential to impact greatly on the HE sector. The sector has played an important part in the developmen...
• ED BALLS ANNOUNCES PLANS TO GIVE STUDENTS A BIGGER VOICE IN DESIGNING AMBITIOUS 14-19 REFORMS - AND FOR NEW JCB ACADEMY CATERING JUST FOR DIPLOMA STUDENTS - Ed Balls announced plans today for a package of measures to take forward the 14-19 reform agenda
• UK’s largest children’s coaching company supports new Diplomas - SkillsActive is proud to announce Premier Sport has joined the Diploma Employer Champions Network (DECN) to support the Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure.

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