The Diploma is a qualification for students aged 14 to 19 and is set to become one of the three main educational choices alongside GCSEs, A levels and Apprenticeships. It combines theory and practice to equip students with the knowledge and experience they need to progress to higher education or work.

The Diploma combines subject learning with other valuable knowledge, including functional skills in English, maths and ICT, projects, work experience and personal skills such as communication and teamwork.

The Diploma is designed to give learners a fully rounded education, appealing to their interests and styles of learning while keeping their career and educational options open for the future.