This Official Statistics Release (OSR) provides the earliest information on the overall participation and achievements of young people taking Diplomas in 2009/10. This information is based on data collated for DfE by the Diploma Aggregation Service (DAS) and covers all learners who participate in a 14-19 Diploma course of study during the academic year 2009/10, including those who achieve their Diploma within the period.
Both participation and achievement information is provided at England level by subject, Diploma level and key personal characteristics. Participation information only is also provided by the providing Local Authority and subject.