This page features links to official documents on the theme of Generic learning.
To narrow down the list to a particular source (eg, QCDA, DCSF), make a selection from the list and click Go.
To access a particular document, click the green button to the right of the name.

A guide to the role of functional skills as a key component of Diplomas and an overview of how consortia can fully contextualise functional skills into Diploma delivery.

A guide to functional skills delivery and the Diploma with illustrations from within the key stage 4 and post-16 curriculum.

An information leaflet for Higher Education explaining the Extended Project, outlining its content and its benefits for students.

This leaflet explains the main features of the extended project and the impact that it will have on teachers and students.

A factsheet for teachers, headteachers, senior managers, local authorities, learners on the Extended Project and the challenges for advanced students.

This guidance will help practitioners planning generic skills across the Diploma to maximise learner motivation, development and achievement.

Guidelines for managers and practitioners who are responsible for planning and delivering Diploma programmes, which should inform local planning and preparation for recording PLTS.

Face-to-face support which helps you to identify practical strategies to map PLTS and to develop assignments to integrate them into the Diploma.

Face-to-face support which explores a range of positive strategies to engage learners, manage behaviour and meet the needs of all the individual learners within a group.

Face-to-face support which provides practical examples of a range of teaching and learning strategies from the Diploma proven to have a significant impact on learner achievement.
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