Science Diploma
Description
The Science Diploma was announced by the Secretary of State in
October 2007 as one of three new subject-related Diplomas
(Humanities, Science and Languages). The Diplomas are
qualifications for 14-19 year olds and teaching for the level one
and two Science Diploma is due to begin in 2011 and level three in
2012.
The Diploma is currently being developed by the Science Diploma
Development Partnership, which is informed by several working
groups including the science community, higher education and
employers.
Informed by the science community
In early 2008, SCORE commissioned a piece of research looking at
the Science Diploma and this included consultation with a wide
range of stakeholders. The SCORE partners' Education Policy Boards
regularly discuss the Diploma Development.