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Diploma Gateway

From 2013, a statutory entitlement means that any 14- to 19-year-old will have the right to take a Diploma course wherever they live. However, not all schools and colleges will be able to offer Diplomas straight away. 

Those wishing to deliver the Diploma need to pass through a Gateway process, which assesses their readiness and capability to deliver. Rather than acting independently, a partnership of schools, colleges and employers known as a consortium, apply to the Diploma Gateway by completing Self Assessment documentation. The Self Assessment documentation focuses on the summary proposal, facilities, workforce and employer support.

Consortia applications to deliver the Diploma in Engineering are invited annually in the Autumn.

Further information

Schools and colleges interested in finding out more about delivering the Diploma in Engineering in their area should contact their LA or 14-19 partnership.

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