Between 2008 and 2010, brand new qualifications will be available for young people aged 14 and over. If you are currently between the ages of 10 and 12 you could be one of the first students in England to have the opportunity of studying this new qualification.

This new qualification is called a diploma and it will be launched in 14 different subject areas between 2008 and 2010.

• IT
• Health and Social Care
• Engineering
• Creative and Media
• Construction and the Build Environment
• Manufacturing
• Hair and Beauty
• Business, Administration and Finance
• Hospitality and Catering
• Public Services
• Sport and Leisure
• Retail
• Travel and Tourism

The Business, Administration and Finance Diploma has been designed by employers, schools, colleges, universities, higher education, awarding bodies, professional bodies and young people, like you, to make sure that it is an exciting and motivating new programme.

The aim is to provide you with a programme of learning that is interesting and challenging, whilst also getting you ready for life, further learning and the world of work.

However, the most important thing is that you enjoy the learning and it will help you make that next step!