16 September 2008
Creative & Cultural Skills are calling on teachers, lecturers, employers and those with a special subject interest to give their input into the design and development of the new Diploma in Humanities and Social Sciences available from 2011.
Consultation events are being held at three locations across England:
- Warwick University in Coventry on 23 September
- Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool on 1 October
- Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) in London on 7 October.
A survey is also available online to fill out electronically.
Creative & Cultural Skills is delighted to oversee the design and development of the new Diploma in Humanities and Social Sciences. Creative & Cultural Skills’ experience of designing qualification frameworks in partnership with employers and education providers ensures they are well placed to develop this new qualification having also recently assisted in the development of the Creative and Media Diploma. The new Diploma in Humanities and Social Sciences will be launched in September 2011 and is an industry and higher education endorsed qualification.
Sir Keith Ajegbo, chair of the Diploma in Humanities and Social Sciences Development Partnership said: “The Diploma in Humanities and Social Sciences will offer young people, at all ability levels, the opportunity to apply relevant learning and understanding to real situations in the complex world they live in.”
Tom Bewick, chief executive of Creative & Cultural Skills and a humanities and social science graduate said: “We are pleased to have the opportunity to ensure this Diploma, with a focus on applied learning, will offer an alternative to traditional approaches in subject areas in the Humanities and Social Sciences. This fits as part of Creative & Cultural Skills mission to turn creative and cultural talent into productive skills and jobs, and to ensure qualifications meet real employment needs.”
For more information about how you can contribute to an online consultation or attend one of the events go to www.ccskills.org.uk/diploma or email diplomas@ccskills.org.uk. There will also be a separate consultation for learners.
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For more information please contact Jessica Benson, PR & Marketing Coordinator on: 0207 015 1826 or email: jessica.benson@ccskills.org.uk
For more information on the Diploma in Humanities and Social Sciences visit www.ccskills.org.uk/diploma
Tom Bewick, chief executive, Creative & Cultural Skills, delivered the keynote speech at the 3rd Annual Conference for Diplomas on 16th September, central London, visit www.neilstewartassociates.com/jd203/
Diplomas are new qualifications for 14 to 19-year-olds and offer a mix of classroom learning, creative thinking and hands-on experience. The first five Diploma subject areas will be available from September 2008 in over 1,300 schools and colleges across England. By 2011, there will be 17 Diplomas available in areas across the country. For more information visit www.direct.gov.uk/diplomas.
Creative & Cultural Skills is the sector skills council for the creative and cultural industries. Our remit covers the areas of: advertising, crafts, cultural heritage, design, music, and performing, literary and visual arts. Licensed by government in July 2005, Creative & Cultural Skills is one of 25 sector skills councils, known collectively as the Skills for Business Network, to oversee the strategic development of the workforce in our industries and deliver realistic solutions to skills needs. www.ccskills.org.uk
Our remit is UK-wide. Wales is represented by Judith Isherwood, Chief Executive of the Wales Millennium Centre. Scotland is represented by John Stalker, Chief Executive of Festival City Theatres Trust. Northern Ireland is represented by Roisin McDonough, Chief Executive of Arts Council Northern Ireland.
Our priorities are outlined in our Strategic Plan 2005-2010. This document can be downloaded from our website: http://www.ccskills.org.uk/publications/index.asp