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GBP23 million boost to rural plans to support the diploma announced.

Publication: M2 Presswire
Publication Date: 30-JUN-08 		Format: Online
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M2 PRESSWIRE-30 June 2008-UK Government: GBP23 million boost to rural plans to support the diploma announced(C)1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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- New employers engaged to help deliver subject-based Diplomas - New guidance to involve independent schools in Diploma

Ministers announced today a GBP23 million cash injection to help rural areas put in place comprehensive plans to ensure all young people can benefit from the exciting new opportunities offered by the Diploma.

They also welcomed fresh support from employers as plans progress to deliver new Diplomas in Humanities, Languages and Science and announced a new protocol to involve independent schools in the Diploma.

The Diploma is being rolled out gradually and a recent survey shows that there should be no significant transport issues in delivering the first five Diplomas from September. However more work needs to be done to ensure that local authorities and 14-19 partnerships are ready to meet the demand as it builds in future years.

Today the Department published a report on Delivering 14-19 Reforms in Rural Areas and a separate research report which covers the expected impact of the Diploma on local transport provision for the same age group.

The support package announced today includes:

* GBP20 m in total capital and equipment funding shared equally among the 20 most rural local authorities; and

* GBP3 m to fund new 14-19 Transport Coordinators...

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