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Society, Health and Development

Introduction

New opportunities

The Diploma in Society, Health and Development offers a diverse range of applied learning possibilities.

Read more below or select a section from the menu.

Preparation

Develop a strategy

Investigate different approaches for involving employers in Diploma delivery.

Barriers and safeguards

Find out how creative strategy development is key to overcoming perceived challenges.

Researching the employer

Contacting an employer

Explore effective approaches to contacting local employers, and your role in the process.

Different types of employer

Reflect on your consortium's progress in engaging a wide variety of employers across the SHD sector.

Support

Preparing the employer

Explore the process from initial discussions to direct contact with learners, reflecting on the progress made in your consortium.

Employer involvement

Talks

Explore how talks can form an integral part of your active learning programme.

Work experience

Investigate successful work placements and their adaptability for different levels and settings.

Supporting the learner

How appropriate levels of support underpin the learner journey to independence.

Review and progression

Developing the partnership

Discover how one positive partnership can open the door to a whole network of opportunities.

Introduction

Tell a friend

Offering the Diploma in Society, Health and Development presents particular challenges in engaging employers, due to the sensitive and confidential nature of many aspects of work in the sector.

Use the menu above or the following links to:

watch videos and gain an insight into today’s workplace
explore skills-based activities to refresh your industry knowledge
upload your own resources to share
explore links to other material.

Preparation
Getting ready to deliver the Diploma is a task for the whole consortium, but you have an important role to play.

Researching the employer
Understanding the employer involvement opportunities in your area is key to Diploma success.

Support
Learners and employers need your support in order to get the most out of the Diploma experience.

Preparing the employer

Employer involvement
There is a wide range of ways to involve employers in Diploma delivery. Explore these topics to see how they might work for you.

Review and progression
Review learner progress and develop your partnerships with employers to ensure the success of your Diploma.