Written question asked by Nick Gibb (Conservative) on Monday, 3 September 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 September 2007. It was answered by Lord Knight of Weymouth (Labour) on Monday, 8 October 2007 on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

Specialist Diplomas: Engineering

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how many schools he estimates will offer (a) the level three engineering diploma and (b) the full range of additional and specialist learning within the level three engineering diploma.

Answer: [holding answer 10 September 2007]: By 2013, all schools will be required to offer access to the engineering diploma as part of the new entitlement to all 14 diploma lines, this will include access to the full range of additional and specialist learning, where appropriate. From September 2008, 38 consortia (groups of schools, colleges and work based learning providers) have been approved to offer an estimated 1,500 young people the Advanced Diploma (level 3) in Engineering.

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