1 PREFACE
1. The Committee announced its inquiry into the 14-19
Diplomas on 30 November 2006. Our intention was to undertake a
short and very focused inquiry into the design and implementation
of the Diplomas in light of concerns that had been raised with
us.
2. During the inquiry, we took oral evidence from:
the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority; the Sector Skills
Development Agency; e-skills UK; Skills for Health; Elaine McMahon,
Hull College; Godfrey Glyn, Barton Peveril College; Paul Hafren,
Warrington Collegiate; Lorraine McCarthy, Moseley Park School;
Peter Hawthorne, Wolverhampton County Council; the National Union
of Teachers; the Department for Education and Skills; Jim Knight
MP, Minister of State for Schools; and the Rt. Hon. Alan Johnson
MP, Secretary of State for Education and Skills.
3. In addition, we received around 45 written memoranda,
which have helped us with our inquiry. We would like to extend
our thanks to our Specialist Advisers, Chris Hughes CBE and Professor
Alison Wolf, King's College London.
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