Beyond immediate discussions about formal education, however, the diploma also has implications for the youth sector.
Tomlinson says Connexions and mentors could play a greater role in advising impartially on options for further learning, emphasising the importance of support independent of the formal education system. But the big news is the greater emphasis placed on "wider activities", a large part of which is youth work.
Wider activities will not be compulsory initially, but the report says all 14- to 19-year-olds should at least be entitled to work experience, service within the community and involvement in sports, the arts or outdoor activities. Achievement in these will be recorded in a diploma transcript.
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