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Introduction After another incredibly busy month for all in Diploma-land we’re fast approaching the end of the first term of teaching. For everyone involved in the development and delivery of the Diploma in Hospitality, take a deep breath and help yourself to a well-earned mince pie before starting next year with even more enthusiasm. Next term students will start exploring their options and making the big decisions that will decide the course of their education over the next few years. It is extremely important that the students, their parents and carers, are given the best information, advice and guidance so that they are fully equipped to make the right choice. Information, advice and guidance (IAG) came to the fore last month as the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) publicised its strategy document: “Quality, Choice and Aspirations: A strategy for young people’s information, advice and guidance”. Already businesses and employers are embracing the concept of IAG and stepping in to help consortia in a variety of different ways. Scroll down to our ‘Business’ section to read about some great examples of how employers are getting involved in We have an exciting time ahead of us in 2010 and are already looking forward to hearing your success stories. Seasons greetings from the Hospitality Diploma Development Partnership! Heather Taylor, Hospitality Diploma manager |
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Education With the publication of: “Quality, Choice and Aspirations: A strategy for young people’s information, advice and guidance” the DCSF is hoping to move on from the past negative images of careers advice in schools and colleges. The strategy - which aims to “modernise IAG and careers education to make it accessible for today’s generation of young people” - places not only schools and parents at the heart of careers advice, but also looks at the role businesses can play in giving young people the experiences they need in order to make informed decisions on their qualifications and career choices. Top 10 things HE need to know about… Additional and Specialist learning This is article number 6 of the ’10 more things’ series about the Diploma in Hospitality. Articles two and three focused on more general Diploma issues, eg, the three components or types of learning, that make up the Diploma in Hospitality. The 4th article focused on the main component, ie, Principal Learning and the topics at each level of Principal Learning. The last article focused on the themes that run through all levels of Principal Learning and the topics that relate to each theme. This article focuses on the Additional Specialist Learning (ASL) associated with the Diploma in Hospitality. So, in an attempt to impart even more understanding, here are some more facts that higher education academics should know: |
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Business Time and time again it becomes apparent that the passion of those in the industry is astounding. One of the challenges facing the Hospitality DDP (Diploma Development Partnership) is communicating that passion to learners, parent and carers. We are fortunate within the hospitality sector to have such support from employers and businesses. We have already highlighted in previous newsletters examples of how businesses can get involved with the teaching of the Diploma. However, when it comes to information, advice and guidance it is only recently that employers have really started to come into their own. Did you know...? About UKSP? www.uksp.co.uk is People 1st’s one-stop shop for information on jobs, careers, qualifications, training providers, and funding for the sector. Aimed at students and those already working in or considering a career in the hospitality industry, the site demonstrates the wealth of opportunities available within hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism through an interactive career map, and guides to the best employers, qualifications and providers. Job seekers can also upload their cvs onto the UKSP ‘Get Spotted’ marketplace where ‘Good Employers’ – those who demonstrate their commitment to training and developing their staff – can search for candidates. |
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Events Get Involved We would really like to hear all the stories of best practice going on in schools, colleges and businesses. If there is anything you would like to shout about – great feedback, class trips, new ideas, anything! then please contact Stephanie Jolly: Stephanie.jolly@people1st.co.uk Read more here... In November our first successful employer and consortia advisory groups meeting was well received by all parties, with everyone having the opportunity to provide valuable input in key areas as well as networking with new consortia and employers. One employer, Alison Keate of Q-Hotels said: “It was both enlightening and enjoyable, It is the first meeting I have been to where we are able to talk to the people in education – very useful and I believe that we, as employers, can offer support in so many ways.” If you would like to get involved with our future advisory groups then it’s still not too late. Our next meeting will be held on 8 December 2009. To find out more, or access the Terms of Reference, please contact Stephanie Jolly at Stephanie.jolly@people1st.co.uk Read more here... There are still spaces left for our FREE HE EVENT on 7 December 2009 at the University of Surrey. If you are interested in coming along then please contact Jean Meehan at Jean.Meehan@people1st.co.uk for further information. |
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