14 - 19 Diplomas

The 14-19 school Diplomas are designed to create a better prepared, more knowledgeable young workforce.


Created in partnership with employers, the Diplomas combine skills development and education – strengthening maths, English and ICT competence alongside employability, thinking and vocational skills. Students also complete an extended project, specialist learning options and at least 10 days’ work experience.


Diplomas are available in three levels...

  • Foundation – equivalent to five GCSEs
  • Higher – equivalent to seven GCSEs
  • Advanced – equivalent to three and a half A levels

Diplomas Available Now...

  • Construction and the Built Environment
  • Creative and Media
  • Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Society, Health and Development
  • Business, Administration and Finance
  • Environmental and Land-Based Studies
  • Hair and Beauty Studies
  • Hospitality
  • Manufacturing and Product Design

Diplomas Available From September 2010...

  • Public Services
  • Retail Business
  • Sport and Active Leisure
  • Travel and Tourism

Diplomas Available From September 2011...

  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Languages and International
  • Communication
  • Science

Employers can get involved in a number of ways, including giving talks to students, getting involved in project work, providing resources and placements for students, work shadowing for teachers and input into the curriculum.

Here at Newcastle EBP we work with schools, employers and students to support the Diplomas in a variety of ways, including arranging high quality work experience – please contact us for more information.


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Guide for Year 9 students
Guide for Year 11 students
Guide for parents
Guide for employers