Delivering the Diploma
The Diploma in Creative and Media is a new qualification which has been available to young people aged 14-19 in some schools and colleges since September 2008.
No school is capable of delivering the full entitlement on its own. Schools, colleges and other providers wishing to offer the Diploma group together into consortia. This collaboration between institutions ensures that the full range of provision is available.
A network of consortia has been created to ensure student access to the Diploma across the whole of England. A second round of consortia will start to operate from September 2009.
Supporting existing consortia
The Diploma Development Partnership for Creative and Media has devised a host of ways to support consortia.
Read MoreGateway 3
Education institutions which didn't apply to deliver the Diploma in 2008 or applied but were not selected, have an opportunity to apply now to start delivering the Diploma in September 2009.
Read MoreContacting employers
To help you take the first step in engaging and involving employers, we have collated several lists with contact details of creative and cultural organisations in your geographical area.
Read MoreDiploma in Creative and Media - Gateway 3 FAQs
We've compiled a list of Gateway 3 FAQs which should prove very informative for centres to read on.
Read MoreMaking it happen
The Diploma in Creative and Media aims to provide a fully-rounded education that combines classroom study with learning by doing in a practical environment. It will provide students with vital life skills and develop their readiness for the workplace.
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