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Welcome
A guide to The Diploma in Sport and Active
Leisure
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Bringing learning to life
Developed in partnership with
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First teaching in 2010
Brand new qualification for 14-19 year olds in
England.
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The vision

• To equip learners with the skills, knowledge and
  attributes necessary to help the sport and active
  leisure industry professionalise and so deliver
  on its two headline ambitions set with the
  Government to leave a lasting legacy of
  grass-roots participation opportunities following
  the staging of successful major events and see 50
  per cent of the nation active and healthy by 2020

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Diploma Development

• Content is defined by employers.
• With additional input from higher education and
  further education.
• Led by the diploma development partnership
• Convening Sector Skills Council SkillsActive.
• Participating Sector Skills Councils/Sector Skill
  Bodies - Construction Skills, LANTRA, Skills for
  Security, Childrens Workforce Network, National
  Youth Agency.
• Observing SSCs - People 1st, Childrens Workforce
  Development Council.
• Guides Qualifications Curriculum Authority, UK
  Commission Education and Skills, Department of
  Children Schools and Families.

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Myths and truth about the Diploma

• They are not vocational qualifications. They are
  in fact a unique balance of academic and
  vocational qualifications.
• They do not produce job ready, technically
  qualified staff young people develop
  transferable skills such as independent thinking,
  team working and the communication skills needed
  for the workplace.

• They do not replace Apprenticeships or Young
  Apprenticeships.
• They are not instead of A levels or GCSEs they
  actually sit alongside and can be combined to
  provide wider options for further study or
  employment.

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How does the Diploma fit with existing
qualifications?
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Diploma content

• Delivered at three levels
• Foundation - is equivalent to 5 GCSEs at level 1
  (e.g. 5 GCSEs at grades D-G)
• The Foundation Diploma in Sport and Active
  Leisure will give students a broad introduction
  to understanding the sport and active leisure
  industry.
• Higher - is equivalent to 7 GCSEs at level 2
  (e.g. 7 GCSEs at grades A-C)
• The Higher Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure
  will allow students to use practical
  investigation to find out what constitutes a
  healthy lifestyle and understand methods which
  can encourage and sustain peoples active
  participation in sport and leisure activities.
• Advanced - is equivalent to 3.5 A levels 420
  UCAS points at the highest grade
• The Advanced Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure
  is designed to prepare students for further study
  and employment at higher levels in the industry.
  It allows for greater specialisation through the
  specialist learning element.
• Delivered via three themes
• Sport and Active Leisure and the Individual
  the Economy
  the Community

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Components of the Diploma

• Additional and/or specialist learning study of a
  particular topic in more depth for a successful
  progression pathway.
• Project In a written or practical context.
• The knowledge, skills and understanding of
  processes developed through projects support the
  students progression into employment or further
  education.
• Work experience Students are able to complete a
  minimum of 10 days work experience as part of
  the Diploma to gain a better understanding of the
  workplace.
• e.g. shadowing a grounds manager at a local
  stadium or working at the local
• gym.

• All three levels of the Diploma is a mixture of
• Principal learning develop skills and knowledge
  from the sport and active
• leisure industry - 50 must be applied and
  practical learning.
• Generic learning
• three functional skills - English, maths and
  ITC.
• six personal, learning and thinking skills -
  independent enquiry, creative thinking,
  reflective learning, team working,
  self-management, effective learning.

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Diploma content
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Scope of the Diploma

• Includes a wide breadth of the sport and active
  leisure industry
• Sport
• Fitness
• Coaching
• Sports venues/facilities construction and
  groundsmanship
• Spectator safety
• The outdoor industry
• Youth work
• Playwork
• Caravan parks

Not all areas may appear in principal learning.
Some more likely to be specialist pathways found
in additional/specialist learning.
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Possible additional and/or specialist learning
pathways

• Students are able to choose additional specialist
  options to further their knowledge. Topics can be
  selected based on their particular interest and
  ambitions. There is also the option for
  additional learning such as AS or A level in for
  example science to assist progression into
  college or university.

• Some examples could include
• Life saving (including First Aid)
• Facility/operations management
• Sports therapies (including
• Injuries/physiotherapy/massage)
• Sport/leisure management
• Officiating
• Coaching/activity leadership
• Sports surfaces/grounds Maintenance
• Playwork
• Exercise/fitness/physical activity
• Sports development
• Youth work
• Sport/leisure business skills
• The outdoors

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Key messages

• The Diploma is a new qualification for students
  aged 14- 19 and is set to become one of three
  main education choices alongside GCSE and A
  levels, plus Apprenticeships.
• As part of a national programme, the Diplomas are
  central part of changes to education for 14-19
  year olds. These changes widen choice and
  encourage more young people to continue learning
  for longer.

• The Diploma bridges the divide between academic
  or vocational options it provides the best of
  both worlds.
• The Diploma guarantees the personal, learning and
  thinking skills that universities employers
  demand of todays young people.
• The Diploma will be valued by both employers and
  universities as they helped design it to ensure
  that all young people are equipped with the right
  knowledge and skills for life and work in the
  21st century.

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Key messages for higher education

• The nature of Diploma learning means that
  students will be self- motivated and have
  developed strong intellectual and personal
  skills, which will make the transition from
  school or college to HE much easier.
• The Diploma provides a challenging and
  high-quality programme of learning as robust as
  three A levels.

• The flexibility within the Diploma enables you to
  specify any particular additional and/or
  specialist learning options to be taken as part
  of the qualification which reflects your entrance
  requirements for certain courses.

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HE Progression Quotes

• "The Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure offers
  learners an opportunity to benefit from
  specialist resources and facilities that may
  introduce them to progression pathways earlier
  than previously experienced."
• Andrew Burston, University College Birmingham
• "At last, a coherent, bridging framework that can
  link the different levels of education accessed
  by 14-19 year olds. The Diploma in Sport and
  Active Leisure promises to provide the much
  needed opportunities to gain the relevant and
  necessary vocational and academic skills needed
  to engage in employment and/or Higher Education."
• Lee Tucker, Senior Lecturer, Leeds Metropolitan
  University

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Key messages for schools/colleges

• Diplomas combine elements of academic subjects
  and practical skills in a way that reflects
  modern industry practice and the demands of
  degree courses.
• The Diploma will enable young people to develop
  the knowledge, understanding and transferable
  skills they need to go on to employment, college
  or university.
• Diplomas will appeal to students of all abilities
  and aspirations who like to learn in a practical
  way.

• Initially the Diploma will be taught in selected
  partnerships of schools and colleges. All 17
  Diplomas will be available in areas across the
  country by 2013.
• Training will be given to teachers delivering
  Diplomas this will cover the generic skills
  required to teach Diplomas. There will also be
  specific training for the teaching of functional
  skills as well as supporting materials available
  online.

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Key messages for young people

• The Diploma offers you choice and flexibility,
  enabling you to find out more about subjects you
  are particularly interested in you can take
  GCSE or A-levels as part of your diploma or
  alongside it.
• The Diploma is a great new way of combining class
  work with hands on experience.

• You will be based at your school or college, but
  will have the chance to do some of your learning
  in other schools, colleges or the work-place.
• There will be a range of Diplomas to choose from
  helping you make choices about your career,
  whether your next step is college, university or
  a job.

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Key messages for parents

• The Diploma will help your child develop
  work-relevant skills, including English, Maths
  and ICT, in a creative, practical and enjoyable
  way.
• It is flexible, so students can get deeper
  knowledge of subjects they are particularly
  interested in and broaden their study.
• The Diploma will help your child make decisions
  about their future without restricting their
  options.

• Diploma students will have the knowledge,
  understanding and skills they need to go on to
  employment, college or university.
• Universities will regard the Advanced Diploma as
  broadly equivalent to three A levels.

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Key messages for employers

• The Diploma has been designed by the employer for
  the employer so that young people are better
  prepared for work.
• Young people will enter the workforce with more
  relevant skills and an understanding of work.
• The introduction of the Diploma is likely to help
  reduce recruitment and staff turnover costs.

• Young people will gain the skills, knowledge and
  experience needed by your sector through
  theoretical study and practical experience.
• By getting involved with the Diploma, you can
  help make sure that young people get the skills
  you need from them.

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Key gateway timeline

• Gateway 3 current submissions
• Final submissions End November 2008
• DDP Quality assurance review early-mid December
  2008
• Full review by Cambridge Education late December
  2008-early January 2009
• Regional Panels February 2009
• DCSF Moderation Early March 2009
• Consortia informed by end March 2009
• Gateway 4 next year submissions current as of
  Feb 09
• Final submissions End November 2009
• DDP Quality assurance review early-mid December
  2009
• Full review by Cambridge Education late December
  2009-early January 2010
• Regional Panels February 2010
• DCSF Moderation Early March 2010
• Consortia informed by end March 2010

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How employers will be involved

• The following shows the types of activities that
  employers could be involved with
• Site visits
• Practice career interviews
• Guest speakers about the world of work
• Work experience placements
• Provide new materials, processes and equipment
• Job shadowing
• Curriculum materials for teachers

• Secondments for teachers to up-skill/familiarise
  with the workplace
• Workshops and seminars
• Provide access to training facilities
• World of work tasters
• Providing real workplace based problems for
  learners to solve
• Workplace mentors
• plus many more

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Where are we now?

• In February 2009 five awarding bodies will make
  their second submission for the principal
  learning aspect of the Diploma.
• Consortia gateway 3 applications submitted in
  November 2008 are under the review process with
  successful consortia announced in March 2009.
• Register online for consortia access You will
  be able to find further guidance and supporting
  documents for download in the resources and links
  section. You can register at www.skillsactive.com/
  saldiploma

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Need more information?
Further information and updates are available at
www.skillsactive.com/saldiploma This
presentation will be available for download in
the consortia section register access online.
Consortia guidance
Get involved in your local consortia by
contacting the 14-19 coordinator at your local
authority.